LPN programs in New Mexico
5 LPN (licensed practical nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
5 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and New Mexico has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Licensed practical and vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) give basic medical care to patients who are ill, injured or recovering. Most finish a state-approved certificate or diploma program that takes about a year, then pass an exam to become licensed.1 The exam is the NCLEX-PN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2
In New Mexico, 4 of the 5 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 5 programs here are practical nursing (LPN, 4 programs) and refresher (1 program).
See the 5 programsHow much do LPN programs cost in New Mexico?
$3,519 to $27,101 is what most LPN programs in New Mexico cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 5 programs with a price. All of them: $2,800 to $32,400
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- Left out
- 7 in 10 of New Mexico's programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states
- Working 6 months later
- Not enough data
- 4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not enough data
- 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
- Length
- 41 to 48 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in New Mexico may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made
All 5 LPN programs in New Mexico approved for WIOA funding
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Licensed Practical Nursing
Brookline College, LLC -Central-C304
Albuquerque
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$27,101Program website, Licensed Practical Nursing at Brookline College, LLC -Central-C304More details about Licensed Practical Nursing at Brookline College, LLC -Central-C304
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $250
- Students counted
- 395
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $27,101
Nurse Refresher - LPN (CNM)
Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
Based in Albuquerque, NM
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$67,400Price if you pay yourself$2,800Program website, Nurse Refresher - LPN (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01More details about Nurse Refresher - LPN (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,860
- Length
- 13 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 327
- Earned a year, estimated
- $67,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,800
Practical Nursing
Pima Medical Institute - Central-C61
Albuquerque
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,500Price if you pay yourself$27,058Program website, Practical Nursing at Pima Medical Institute - Central-C61More details about Practical Nursing at Pima Medical Institute - Central-C61
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 45%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,621
- Length
- 48 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,987
- Students counted
- 222
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $27,058
Licensed Practical Nurse - Certificate
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
Las Cruces
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,000Price if you pay yourself$3,519Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse - Certificate at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about Licensed Practical Nurse - Certificate at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,756
- Length
- 41 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,450
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- $47,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,519
Practical Nursing Program
Carrington College Multi State and Campus C400
Albuquerque
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$32,400Program website, Practical Nursing Program at Carrington College Multi State and Campus C400More details about Practical Nursing Program at Carrington College Multi State and Campus C400
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 128
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $32,400
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for LPN programs in New Mexico
WIOA funding can pay for LPN programs in New Mexico
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for LPN programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for LPN programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
LPN or RN in New Mexico?
The programs New Mexico approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.
| LPNthis page | RN | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 5 at 5 schools | 16 at 14 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | $3,519 to $27,101 | $6,064 to $16,726 |
| Length | 41 to 48 weeks | 64 to 104 weeks |
| Finished the program | Left out | Left out |
| Working 6 months later | Not enough data | 73% |
| Earned a year, estimated | Not enough data | about $70,700 |
| Trained with WIOA funding | Not reported | at least 426 people |
LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.
Quick facts: LPN programs in New Mexico
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 34th of 34
- LPN programs here, against the typical state's 13
- 5 vs 13
State comparisons use the same figures as the LPN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
LPN programs in Albuquerque, Las Cruces and other New Mexico cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 program is online.
Other training in New Mexico
How LPN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in New Mexico
- CDL training33 programs
- CNA classes12 programs
- Medical assistant training15 programs
- Phlebotomy training8 programs
- Welding classes24 programs
- HVAC training5 programs
- Medical billing and coding training13 programs
- EMT classes28 programs
- Electrician training3 programs
- Dental assistant programs18 programs
- Auto mechanic classes21 programs
- Pharmacy technician training10 programs
- Plumbing school1 program
- Heavy equipment operator training12 programs
- Diesel mechanic training2 programs
- Cybersecurity training15 programs
- IT training50 programs
- Cosmetology school1 program
- EKG technician programs1 program
- Massage therapy school5 programs
- Paralegal programs6 programs
- Fire academy7 programs
- Police academy3 programs
- Surgical tech programs3 programs
- Radiology tech programs4 programs
- Culinary school4 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training3 programs
- Human resources training3 programs
- Medication aide training1 program
- Industrial maintenance technician training9 programs
- Early childhood education programs20 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school6 programs
- Hospitality management programs6 programs
- Addiction counselor training3 programs
- Community health worker training3 programs
- Coding and software development courses8 programs
- Lineman school2 programs
- Sterile processing technician training1 program
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses3 programs
- Administrative assistant training7 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs6 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses9 programs
- Web and graphic design courses11 programs
- Health information technology programs1 program
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Security guard training3 programs
- OTA programs1 program
- Crane operator training1 program
- Forklift certification2 programs
- Personal trainer certification1 program
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- Human services programs3 programs
- Manufacturing technician training3 programs
- Electronics technician training2 programs
- Business administration programs23 programs
- Criminal justice programs14 programs
- Teacher assistant certification12 programs
- Auto body repair classes1 program
- Solar and wind technician training3 programs
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- OSHA safety training1 program
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- Dental hygiene programs3 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes14 programs
- RN programs16 programs
- Project management certification12 programs
Where the New Mexico practical nursing program numbers come from
Which New Mexico practical nursing programs are on this list?
These are the practical nursing programs New Mexico approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what New Mexico offers.
How the prices and results of New Mexico practical nursing programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
How reliable are the New Mexico figures?
We leave out the share who finished for New Mexico: 7 in 10 of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states.
Sources for the facts about LPN programs in New Mexico
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List