15 schools · New Mexico
EMT, surgical tech and radiography programs in New Mexico
15 schools in New Mexico offer EMT, surgical tech and imaging programs (14 of them public), with 12 certificate and 10 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $48,175 a year after finishing, compared with $53,120 nationally.
All EMT, surgical tech and imaging 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 51 | $61,644 | $68,291 | $9,000 | $2,322 |
| Pima Medical Institute-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 71 | $61,377 | $61,378 | $26,516 | $18,251 |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 27 | $60,648 | $59,974 | n/a | $1,908 |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community CollegeRuidoso, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 1 | $58,915 | n/a | n/a | $1,372 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 12 | $58,915 | n/a | n/a | $2,256 |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 109 | $58,561 | $66,902 | $5,250 | $2,136 |
| San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 17 | $51,069 | $50,959 | n/a | $2,315 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | Community college | Certificate | 23 | $48,175 | n/a | n/a | $2,906 |
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusLos Alamos, NM | Community college | Certificate | 14 | $48,175 | n/a | n/a | $2,214 |
| University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM | Public university | Certificate | 2 | $48,175 | n/a | n/a | $10,383 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos CampusRanchos de Taos, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 31 | $48,175 | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusLos Lunas, NM | Community college | Certificate | 11 | $48,175 | n/a | n/a | $1,878 |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 170 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| Clovis Community CollegeClovis, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,592 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 107 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,256 |
| New Mexico State University-AlamogordoAlamogordo, NM | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,616 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Certificate | 108 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,322 |
| San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 71 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,315 |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,908 |
| Southeast New Mexico CollegeCarlsbad, NM | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,296 |
| Southeast New Mexico CollegeCarlsbad, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,296 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos CampusRanchos de Taos, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
Cities with the most programs: Albuquerque (3), Las Cruces (1), Santa Fe (1), Ruidoso (1), Roswell (1), Farmington (1), Gallup (1), Los Alamos (1), Ranchos de Taos (1), Los Lunas (1), Clovis (1), Alamogordo (1).
What counts: allied health diagnostic and treatment professions, such as EMT and paramedic, surgical technology, radiography and sonography.
Frequently asked questions
How many EMT, surgical tech and radiography programs are in New Mexico?
15 schools in New Mexico awarded EMT, surgical tech and imaging certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 12 certificate and 10 associate programs.
Which EMT, surgical tech and imaging program in New Mexico has the highest earnings?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in Las Cruces, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $61,644 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest EMT, surgical tech and imaging 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.
How much do EMT, surgical tech and imaging graduates make in New Mexico?
The typical certificate program in New Mexico reported median earnings of $48,175 one year after graduation and $59,974 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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EMT, surgical tech and radiography 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.