Northern New Mexico College is a public 2-year college in Espanola, New Mexico with 926 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $3,919 a year after grants and graduates 17% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Northern New Mexico College acceptance rate and admissions
Northern New Mexico College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Northern New Mexico College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $6,400 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $14,328 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $17,210 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $3,919 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $3,919 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,291 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Northern New Mexico College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 17% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $43,665 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $8,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 19% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Northern New Mexico College majors and what graduates earn
Northern New Mexico College awarded bachelor's degrees in 9 fields recently.
All 9 majors at Northern New Mexico College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 21 | $53,936 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 15 | $40,252 | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Northern New Mexico College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 926 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 69% women, 31% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Northern New Mexico College?
No. Northern New Mexico College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Northern New Mexico College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $6,400 for in-state students and $14,328 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $3,919 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College?
17% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Northern New Mexico College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $43,665 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.