6 schools · New Mexico
Construction trades programs in New Mexico
6 schools in New Mexico offer construction trades programs (6 of them public), with 5 certificate and 4 associate programs between them.
All construction trades 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint, NM | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,346 |
| Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint, NM | Public technical school | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,346 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,322 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,322 |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,908 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,906 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,906 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos CampusRanchos de Taos, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
Cities with the most programs: Albuquerque (1), Crownpoint (1), Las Cruces (1), Santa Fe (1), Gallup (1), Ranchos de Taos (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in New Mexico?
6 schools in New Mexico awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 4 associate programs.
What is the cheapest construction trades school in New Mexico?
By yearly tuition and fees, Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe charges $1,908 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
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.