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2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Mexico

8 Schools Ranked
$8,139 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,848 Avg Student Debt

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in New Mexico to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Mexico

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$6,528 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,944 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus the best school in New Mexico for students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ENMU - Main Campus is $6,528. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,568. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,944 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ENMU - Main Campus. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$8,425 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,221 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $8,425 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend New Mexico Tech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,254. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from New Mexico Tech accumulate an average of $23,221 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that New Mexico Tech does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

Full New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Report

#3

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
$7,906 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,079 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of New Mexico - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in New Mexico.

Students from New Mexico who attend UNM full time pay an average of $7,906 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,243. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNM accumulate an average of $22,079 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNM. In 2019-2020 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of New Mexico - Main Campus Report

$7,301 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,972 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico list.

Students from New Mexico who attend NMSU Main Campus full time pay an average of $7,301 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,767. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NMSU Main Campus accumulate an average of $23,972 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at NMSU Main Campus, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
$6,557 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,049 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Western New Mexico University is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western New Mexico University is $6,557. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,540. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,049 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Western New Mexico University does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico
$6,876 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,905 Avg Student Debt

New Mexico Highlands University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $6,876 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend New Mexico Highlands University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,532. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,905 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that New Mexico Highlands University does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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$5,321 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,368 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to attend Institute of American Indian Arts, expect to pay an average of $5,321 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $14,368 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Institute of American Indian Arts does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Report

#8

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
$16,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,052 Avg Student Debt

University of the Southwest landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree programs.

USW does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,052 in loans while pursuing their degree.

USW is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full University of the Southwest Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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