Trade and career programs at San Juan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 128 | $54,255 | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 110 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 79 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 71 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 71 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 45 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 44 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 29 | $45,359 | $50,442 | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 25 | $32,519 | $46,904 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 17 | $51,069 | $50,959 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 11 | $59,152 | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | $48,857 | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | $74,392 | n/a |
San Juan College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $2,315 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $11,813 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $2,104 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $2,044 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $1,446 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $1,922 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $4,589 |
| Over $110,000 | Not reported |
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
- 36% 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).
- 71% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $39,336 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,500 in federal student loans.
- 35% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does San Juan College cost?
Tuition and fees are $2,315 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $2,104 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at San Juan College?
36% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do San Juan College graduates earn?
Dental assisting and hygiene associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $59,152 one year after finishing.
Is San Juan College accredited?
San Juan College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque: $2,136 a year
- Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe: $1,908 a year
- Clovis Community College, Clovis: $1,592 a year
- Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus, Roswell: $2,256 a year
- Navajo Technical University, Crownpoint: $4,346 a year
- Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, Albuquerque: $18,251 a year
More: all trade schools in New Mexico · San Juan 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.