Trade and career programs at Central New Mexico Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 170 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 164 | n/a | $40,611 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 138 | n/a | $48,861 | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 109 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 109 | $58,561 | $66,902 | $5,250 |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 99 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 74 | n/a | $65,846 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 72 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 57 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 55 | n/a | $64,190 | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 40 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Associate degree | 31 | $22,359 | $27,398 | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | $57,199 | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | $36,031 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 14 | $36,693 | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Plumbing | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | $49,636 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Plumbing | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Central New Mexico Community College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $2,136 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $14,097 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $6,426 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $6,422 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,925 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,605 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,386 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,313 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 33% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 60% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $41,174 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,166 in federal student loans.
- 30% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Central New Mexico Community College cost?
Tuition and fees are $2,136 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $6,426 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Central New Mexico Community College?
33% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Central New Mexico Community College graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $58,561 one year after finishing.
Is Central New Mexico Community College accredited?
Central New Mexico Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Aveda Institute-New Mexico, Albuquerque: $16,818 a year
- Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute, Albuquerque: $11,250 a year
- Carrington College-Albuquerque, Albuquerque: $67,554 a year
- Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque, Albuquerque: $9,500 a year
- Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, Albuquerque: $18,251 a year
More: all trade schools in New Mexico · Central New Mexico Community College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.