Find a College
Selecting what school to go to is an important decision. There are many factors to consider, including costs, location, field of study, and more. We’ve compiled some useful resources and links to help you find the right higher education institution for you. See below to Find a College that is right for you.
College Navigatior
Use this interactive tool from the National Center for Education Statistics to find the right college for you.
College Scorecard
Use this interactive tool from the U.S. Department of Education to search and compare colleges.
New Mexico’s Colleges & Universities Links
- Aveda Institute
- Avenue Academy
- Brookline College
- Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Carrington College
- Central New Mexico Community College
- Clovis Community College
- Dine College
- Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
- Institute of American Indian Arts
- Luna Community College
- Mesalands Community College
- National American University
- Navajo Technical University
- New Mexico Highlands University
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
- New Mexico Junior College
- New Mexico Military Institute
- Northern New Mexico College
- Olympus Beauty Academy
- Pima Medical Institute
- San Juan College
- Santa Fe Community College
- Southeast New Mexico College
- Southwest Acupuncture College
- Southwest University of Visual Arts
- Southwestern College & New Earth Institute
- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
- St. Johns College
- Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy
- Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute
Guide to New Mexico Schools
Check out this virtual guide from the New Mexico Higher Education Department with information about New Mexico’s colleges and universities
Why Go to College in New Mexico?
New Mexico Colleges Offer Low Cost-Per-Credit
Save on Tuition Costs
New Mexico’s in-state tuition costs are the 5th least expensive in the country, averaging just $6,620. NM schools also have the second lowest out-of-state tuition, averaging $19,050, according to College Board.
Save on Travel Costs
Besides paying more for school, consider how many times you want to come back home to visit. Airfare and travel costs can really add up if you go out of state to college.
Save on Housing Costs
Living with family is a great way to save on college costs. But, if you want to move out, housing costs in New Mexico are 13% lower than the national average, according to bestplaces.net.
Be Close to Family
There’s no place like home. Even if you decide to move out, visiting family for meals and laundry can help save money and comfort.
Green & Red Chile
Few New Mexicans can’t live without their chile fix for long. No other place in the world has authentic New Mexican cuisine.
Five Reasons to Go to College
#1
Make More Money
People with degrees earn about 66% more money than those with just a high school diploma. This averages out to about $1 Million more over a lifetime. What would you do with an additional $1 Million?
#2
Get a Job
There are more jobs available to college graduates than for those with only a high school diploma. College graduates also have 19% higher employment rates.
#3
Get a Better Job
A degree = better jobs = better benefits like paid vacations, lower healthcare costs, retirement savings contributions, stock options, and other benefits than positions that don’t require a degree.
#4
Find Out What You Don’t Want To Do
Many students enter college with an idea of what field they want to specialize in. But, about 80% of students change their major at least once. College is a great way to figure out what you are and aren’t passionate about.
#5
Super-fun Times With Friends
It’s no secret that college students like to socialize. Diverse student activities, clubs, and organizations make it easy to connect with new friends. The community you make in college can last a lifetime.