Job training programs in New Mexico
549 programs in 71 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
55 schools offer these programs, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
Online programs in New Mexico · Programs of 12 weeks or less
Accredited schools in New Mexico: Trade schools · Nursing schools · Medical certification programs · Allied health programs · IT schools · Business schools · First responder schools · Transportation schools · Culinary and hospitality schools · Child care and social services programs
Job training in New Mexico by line of work
- Trade school programs106
- IT certification programs87
- Business and office training67
- First responder training55
- Medical certification programs53
- Allied health programs51
- Transportation and logistics training41
- Child care and social services training41
- Nursing and patient care programs37
- Culinary and hospitality programs10
Each line of work compares its fields in New Mexico. A line gets a page once two of its fields have one here.
Compare job training in New Mexico: cost, pay and results
| Training | Programs | Most cost | Earned a year, estimated | Working 6 months later | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT training | 50 | $1,409 to $5,631 | about $34,800 | 67% | Left out |
| CDL training | 33 | $3,075 to $4,845 | about $48,800 | 71% | Left out |
| EMT classes | 28 | $1,310 to $5,250 | about $42,100 | 73% | Left out |
| Welding classes | 24 | $3,572 to $5,484 | about $34,600 | 54% | Left out |
| Business administration programs | 23 | $2,676 to $6,895 | about $40,000 | 58% | Left out |
| Auto mechanic classes | 21 | $1,301 to $7,200 | about $39,000 | 63% | Left out |
| Early childhood education programs | 20 | $3,102 to $8,721 | about $32,800 | 67% | Left out |
| Dental assistant programs | 18 | $3,250 to $4,838 | about $25,900 | 80% | Left out |
| RN programs | 16 | $6,064 to $16,726 | about $70,700 | 73% | Left out |
| Medical assistant training | 15 | $4,764 to $14,816 | about $33,400 | 69% | Left out |
| Cybersecurity training | 15 | $1,699 to $3,466 | about $39,500 | 60% | Left out |
| Accounting and bookkeeping classes | 14 | $2,172 to $5,077 | about $44,100 | 63% | Left out |
| Criminal justice programs | 14 | $5,108 to $7,470 | about $35,800 | 72% | Left out |
| Medical billing and coding training | 13 | $3,299 to $4,265 | Not enough data | 41% | Left out |
| CNA classes | 12 | $671 to $1,581 | about $18,500 | 50% | Left out |
| Heavy equipment operator training | 12 | $5,504 to $7,325 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Project management certification | 12 | $1,844 to $2,809 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Teacher assistant certification | 12 | $5,955 to $7,268 | about $23,000 | 71% | Left out |
| Web and graphic design courses | 11 | $399 to $5,298 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Pharmacy technician training | 10 | $1,646 to $4,368 | Not enough data | 60% | Left out |
| Industrial maintenance technician training | 9 | $1,350 to $5,490 | Not enough data | 61% | Left out |
| AutoCAD and drafting courses | 9 | $1,620 to $5,400 | about $31,200 | 42% | Left out |
| Phlebotomy training | 8 | $962 to $1,740 | about $28,400 | 68% | Left out |
| Coding and software development courses | 8 | $3,494 to $10,695 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Fire academy | 7 | $4,412 to $6,424 | about $36,500 | 64% | Left out |
| Administrative assistant training | 7 | $3,253 to $5,975 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Paralegal programs | 6 | $3,160 to $4,779 | Not enough data | 27% | Left out |
| Aircraft mechanic school | 6 | $6,300 to $12,197 | about $36,600 | 14% | Left out |
| Hospitality management programs | 6 | $2,125 to $5,706 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Respiratory therapy programs | 6 | $7,308 to $10,383 | about $37,400 | 46% | Left out |
| HVAC training | 5 | $3,600 to $4,590 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| LPN programs | 5 | $3,519 to $27,101 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Massage therapy school | 5 | $4,939 to $13,100 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Construction training programs | 5 | $2,400 to $5,400 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Radiology tech programs | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Culinary school | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| PTA programs | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Vet tech programs | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Electrician training | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Police academy | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Surgical tech programs | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Dental hygiene programs | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Home health aide training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Medical administrative assistant training | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Human resources training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Addiction counselor training | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Community health worker training | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Data analytics courses | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Security guard training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Human services programs | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Manufacturing technician training | 3 | Not enough data | Not reported | Not reported | Left out |
| Solar and wind technician training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Diesel mechanic training | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Lineman school | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Forklift certification | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Healthcare administration programs | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Customer service training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Electronics technician training | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Water treatment operator training | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Plumbing school | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Cosmetology school | 1 | Not enough data | Left out | Not enough data | Left out |
| EKG technician programs | 1 | Not enough data | Left out | Not enough data | Left out |
| Medication aide training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Sterile processing technician training | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Sonography school | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Health information technology programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| OTA programs | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Crane operator training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Personal trainer certification | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Auto body repair classes | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| OSHA safety training | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
Each figure is the middle program of that field. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate.Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted; other schools in New Mexico may offer more. How these figures are made
Job training in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Farmington and other New Mexico areas
Programs with classes in each area, all fields together. An area gets a page once it has 30 programs, or one field there has 10.
Where the New Mexico job training numbers come from
Which New Mexico programs are counted?
Programs New Mexico approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering 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.
What the figures for each field mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).
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 funding facts about job training in New Mexico
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- 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 Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List