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Trade schools in New Mexico
College Scorecard lists 16 schools in New Mexico that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 8 electrical, 7 HVAC, 5 plumbing, 11 construction trades, 1 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC, Construction management | Associate, Certificate | Public | 266 | $2,136 | $14,097 | Apply |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Las Cruces | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Public | 43 | $2,322 | $10,714 | Apply |
| Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing | Certificate, Associate | Public | 20 | $4,346 | $13,681 | Apply |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell | Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 17 | $2,256 | $12,909 | Apply |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup | Electrical, Construction trades | Certificate, Associate | Public | 13 | $2,906 | $12,676 | Apply |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos | Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 2 | $2,136 | $12,557 | Apply |
| New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 1 | $2,136 | $10,978 | Apply |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Public | 0 | $8,226 | $21,766 | Apply |
| Northern New Mexico College | Espanola | Electrical, Plumbing | Associate, Certificate | Public | 0 | $6,400 | $17,210 | Apply |
| Luna Community College | Las Vegas | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 0 | $1,490 | $25,699 | Apply |
| Santa Fe Community College | Santa Fe | Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 0 | $1,908 | $13,882 | Apply |
| Clovis Community College | Clovis | HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 0 | $1,592 | $10,682 | Apply |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Portales | HVAC | Associate | Public | 0 | $7,194 | $18,675 | Apply |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque | Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 0 | $10,383 | $24,715 | Apply |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus | Los Lunas | Construction trades | Associate | Public | 0 | $1,878 | $10,579 | Apply |
| Mesalands Community College | Tucumcari | Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 0 | $2,136 | $18,543 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in New Mexico graduate the most students?
Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 266, then New Mexico State University-Dona Ana with 43.1
How much does trade school cost in New Mexico?
Public schools on the list charge a median $2,196 a year in in-state tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
14 of the 16 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 14 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in New Mexico?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in New Mexico, $36.12 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.12 | 11 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $29.54 | 5 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $28.07 | 8 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $24.17 | 7 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $21.78 | 11 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, New Mexico, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)