RN programs in New Mexico
16 RN (registered nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
14 schools offer these RN programs, and New Mexico has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 The exam is the NCLEX-RN 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, 10 of the 16 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent, 5 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for a bachelor's degree.
By kind, the 16 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 12 programs), RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 2 programs), RN refresher course (1 program) and accelerated RN bachelor's degree (for graduates, 1 program).
See the 16 programsHow much do RN programs cost in New Mexico?
- Two-year degrees (12 programs)
- $6,064 to $8,355most of them, usually 65 to 104 weeks long
- Bachelor's degrees (3 programs)
- $36,155 to $99,446all 3 with a price
- Other RN programs (1 program)
- $567the one with a price
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
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
- 73%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $70,700
- Length
- 64 to 104 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 RN programs. How these figures are made
All 16 RN programs in New Mexico approved for WIOA funding
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Nurse Refresher (CNM)
Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
Based in Albuquerque, NM
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$70,700Price if you pay yourself$567Program website, Nurse Refresher (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01More details about Nurse Refresher (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,682
- Length
- 14 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $875
- Students counted
- 3,696
- Earned a year, estimated
- $70,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $567
Nursing (R.N. Training), Associate Degree (CNM)
Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
Albuquerque
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$70,700Price if you pay yourself$3,808Program website, Nursing (R.N. Training), Associate Degree (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01More details about Nursing (R.N. Training), Associate Degree (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,682
- Length
- 66 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $7,042
- Students counted
- 3,696
- Earned a year, estimated
- $70,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,808
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
NM State University - Las Cruces - C71
Las Cruces
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$62,700Price if you pay yourself$36,155103 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at NM State University - Las Cruces - C71More details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing at NM State University - Las Cruces - C71
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 54%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,677
- Length
- 128 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,000
- Students counted
- 1,379
- Earned a year, estimated
- $62,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $36,155
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 103
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brookline College, LLC -Central-C304
Albuquerque
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$99,446Program website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Brookline College, LLC -Central-C304More details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Brookline College, LLC -Central-C304
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 122 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 1,372
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $99,446
Registered Nursing Program** Associate of Applied Sciences Degree
Carrington College Multi State and Campus C400
Albuquerque
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$63,426Program website, Registered Nursing Program** Associate of Applied Sciences Degree at Carrington College Multi State and Campus C400More details about Registered Nursing Program** Associate of Applied Sciences Degree at Carrington College Multi State and Campus C400
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 101 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,185
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $63,426
Nursing (R.N. Training) - AS Degree PROG 456
Clovis Community College C03
Clovis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$60,600Price if you pay yourself$7,906123 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (R.N. Training) - AS Degree PROG 456 at Clovis Community College C03More details about Nursing (R.N. Training) - AS Degree PROG 456 at Clovis Community College C03
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,144
- Length
- 104 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $7,635
- Students counted
- 865
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,906
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 123
Associates Degree in Nursing
University of NM - Gallup-North-C26
Gallup
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,700Price if you pay yourself$9,700Program website, Associates Degree in Nursing at University of NM - Gallup-North-C26More details about Associates Degree in Nursing at University of NM - Gallup-North-C26
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,425
- Length
- 80 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,900
- Students counted
- 511
- Earned a year, estimated
- $61,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,700
Nursing AS
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04
Roswell
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$74,900Price if you pay yourself$10,25071 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing AS at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04More details about Nursing AS at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,722
- Length
- 104 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,100
- Students counted
- 461
- Earned a year, estimated
- $74,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,250
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 71
Associate Degree in Nursing
University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27
Los Lunas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$71,200Price if you pay yourself$5,204Program website, Associate Degree in Nursing at University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27More details about Associate Degree in Nursing at University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 62%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,797
- Length
- 104 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,900
- Students counted
- 390
- Earned a year, estimated
- $71,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,204
Nursing (R.N. Training) AS Degree PROG 694
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$62,400Price if you pay yourself$6,500105 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (R.N. Training) AS Degree PROG 694 at New Mexico Junior CollegeMore details about Nursing (R.N. Training) AS Degree PROG 694 at New Mexico Junior College
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,600
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $16,000
- Students counted
- 303
- Earned a year, estimated
- $62,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 105
ADN-RN Nursing Program
University of NM - Taos-North-C131
Ranchos de Taos
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$72,700Price if you pay yourself$7,603Program website, ADN-RN Nursing Program at University of NM - Taos-North-C131More details about ADN-RN Nursing Program at University of NM - Taos-North-C131
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 97%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,181
- Length
- 64 weeks, 29 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,172
- Students counted
- 280
- Earned a year, estimated
- $72,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,603
Nursing (R.N. Training) - Associate in Nursing
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
Las Cruces
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$75,400Price if you pay yourself$6,35012 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Nursing (R.N. Training) - Associate in Nursing at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about Nursing (R.N. Training) - Associate in Nursing at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,853
- Length
- 64 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $11,395
- Students counted
- 261
- Earned a year, estimated
- $75,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,350
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 12
Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Baccalaureate Degree Graduates
Brookline College, LLC -Central-C304
Albuquerque
Accredited school
Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$57,843Program website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Baccalaureate Degree Graduates at Brookline College, LLC -Central-C304More details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Baccalaureate Degree Graduates at Brookline College, LLC -Central-C304
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 210
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $57,843
Associate in Applied Science Nursing
Santa Fe Community College-North-C24
Santa Fe
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$72,500Price if you pay yourself$6,455Program website, Associate in Applied Science Nursing at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24More details about Associate in Applied Science Nursing at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,125
- Length
- 104 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $7,197
- Students counted
- 170
- Earned a year, estimated
- $72,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,455
Nursing (R.N. Training) AS Degree PROG 600
Southeast New Mexico College
Carlsbad
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,94912 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (R.N. Training) AS Degree PROG 600 at Southeast New Mexico CollegeMore details about Nursing (R.N. Training) AS Degree PROG 600 at Southeast New Mexico College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,749
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,949
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 12
Nursing - ADN
San Juan College-North-C29
Farmington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,132Program website, Nursing - ADN at San Juan College-North-C29More details about Nursing - ADN at San Juan College-North-C29
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 96 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,760
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,132
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for RN programs in New Mexico
WIOA funding can pay for RN 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 RN 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 RN 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.
| LPN | RNthis page | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: RN programs in New Mexico
- programs with a price cost under $5,000
- 3 of 16
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 4th of 39
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 30 of 31
- RN programs here, against the typical state's 17
- 16 vs 17
State comparisons use the same figures as the RN 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).
RN programs in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Clovis and other New Mexico cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas and 1 online.
Other training in New Mexico
How RN 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
- LPN programs5 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
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- OSHA safety training1 program
- Construction training programs5 programs
- Dental hygiene programs3 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes14 programs
- Project management certification12 programs
Where the New Mexico RN program numbers come from
Which New Mexico RN programs are on this list?
These are the RN 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 RN 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 RN programs in New Mexico
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered 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