Community college graduates in New Mexico (10 years post graduation) earn approximately $36,300 per year (2023).
The community colleges in New Mexico with the highest earning graduates are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Student Earnings Range: $23,600
$48,700
Avg. Student Earnings: $35,476
Community College Earnings in New Mexico (2023)
College
Student Earnings
Location
Rank: #11.
Student Earnings: $48,700
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Student Earnings: $42,000
705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Student Earnings: $42,000
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Student Earnings: $42,000
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Student Earnings: $42,000
1157 County Road 110
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Student Earnings: $38,100
2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Student Earnings: $38,100
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Student Earnings: $38,100
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Student Earnings: $38,100
1500 Third Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
Rank: #1010.
San Juan College
Public
Student Earnings: $37,700
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 326-3311
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 326-3311
Rank: #1111.
Student Earnings: $36,300
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Rank: #1212.
Student Earnings: $34,400
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Student Earnings: $33,300
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Student Earnings: $33,300
709 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 315-1120
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 315-1120
Rank: #1515.
Student Earnings: $33,100
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Rank: #1616.
Student Earnings: $32,100
921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
Rank: #1717.
Clovis Community College
Public
Student Earnings: $29,900
417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4025
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4025
Rank: #1818.
Student Earnings: $29,800
4400 Cutler Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
Rank: #1919.
Luna Community College
Public
Student Earnings: $28,200
336 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
Rank: #2020.
Student Earnings: $24,200
911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-4413
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-4413
Rank: #2121.
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $23,600
4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 880-2877
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 880-2877
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Mexico average community college earnings?
The New Mexico average community college earnings is $36,300 for 2023.
What are schools with the highest average community college earnings in New Mexico?
The schools with the highest average community college earnings in New Mexico include New Mexico Military Institute, University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus and University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus.
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