12 schools · New Mexico
Auto and diesel mechanic schools in New Mexico
12 schools in New Mexico offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (12 of them public), with 9 certificate and 11 associate programs between them.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in New Mexico
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 29 | $45,359 | $50,442 | n/a | $2,315 |
| New Mexico State University-AlamogordoAlamogordo, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | $28,775 | n/a | n/a | $2,616 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | $28,775 | n/a | n/a | $2,322 |
| New Mexico State University-GrantsGrants, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 1 | $28,775 | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | $62,870 | n/a | $1,960 |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | $57,199 | n/a | $2,136 |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 138 | n/a | $48,861 | n/a | $2,136 |
| Clovis Community CollegeClovis, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,592 |
| Clovis Community CollegeClovis, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,592 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 77 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,256 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,256 |
| Luna Community CollegeLas Vegas, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,490 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,322 |
| New Mexico State University-GrantsGrants, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 79 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,315 |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 59 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,908 |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,908 |
| Southeast New Mexico CollegeCarlsbad, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,296 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,906 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,906 |
Cities with the most programs: Farmington (1), Alamogordo (1), Las Cruces (1), Grants (1), Hobbs (1), Albuquerque (1), Clovis (1), Roswell (1), Las Vegas (1), Santa Fe (1), Carlsbad (1), Gallup (1).
What counts: vehicle maintenance and repair: auto, diesel, collision, small engine and motorcycle.
Frequently asked questions
How many auto and diesel mechanic schools are in New Mexico?
12 schools in New Mexico awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 9 certificate and 11 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in New Mexico has the highest earnings?
San Juan College in Farmington, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $45,359 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in New Mexico?
By yearly tuition and fees, Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad charges $1,296 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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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.