8 schools · New Mexico
Dental assistant and hygienist programs in New Mexico
8 schools in New Mexico offer dental assisting and hygiene programs (6 of them public), with 7 certificate and 4 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $30,575 a year after finishing, compared with $31,046 nationally.
All dental assisting and hygiene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Medical Institute-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 20 | $69,409 | $74,130 | $32,500 | $18,251 |
| San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 11 | $59,152 | n/a | n/a | $2,315 |
| Carrington College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 12 | $31,467 | $34,006 | $9,652 | $67,554 |
| Pima Medical Institute-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 64 | $29,683 | $32,358 | $5,500 | $18,251 |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| Luna Community CollegeLas Vegas, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,490 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,322 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,322 |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,908 |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 1 | 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 |
Cities with the most programs: Albuquerque (3), Farmington (1), Las Vegas (1), Las Cruces (1), Santa Fe (1), Gallup (1).
What counts: dental support services: dental assisting, dental hygiene and dental lab technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many dental assistant and hygienist programs are in New Mexico?
8 schools in New Mexico awarded dental assisting and hygiene certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 7 certificate and 4 associate programs.
Which dental assisting and hygiene program in New Mexico has the highest earnings?
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque in Albuquerque, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $69,409 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest dental assisting and hygiene school in New Mexico?
By yearly tuition and fees, Luna Community College in Las Vegas charges $1,490 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do dental assisting and hygiene graduates make in New Mexico?
The typical certificate program in New Mexico reported median earnings of $30,575 one year after graduation and $33,182 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Dental assistant and hygienist 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.