CNA & LPN programs in New Mexico
27 CNA & LPN programs at 23 New Mexico schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $46,139 one year after completion, 8% below the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $11,600.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 37 | $62,031 | $11,600 | $132 |
| Brookline College-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 51 | $30,247 | $17,516 | $199 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 142 | not reported | – | – |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Las Cruces, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 28 | not reported | – | – |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Las Cruces, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Clovis Community College | Clovis, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 60 | not reported | $7,942 | $90 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Portales, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | Los Alamos, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | Alamogordo, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeast New Mexico College | Carlsbad, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus | Los Lunas, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern New Mexico College | Espanola, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 71 | not reported | $11,000 | $125 |
| Santa Fe Community College | Santa Fe, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Luna Community College | Las Vegas, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Carrington College-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 18 | not reported | $29,938 | $340 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in New Mexico
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying CNA & LPN program in New Mexico?
By reported one-year earnings, Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque leads at $62,031 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in New Mexico?
The Scorecard lists 27 certificate or associate programs in this field at 23 schools in New Mexico.