16 schools · New Mexico
LPN and CNA programs in New Mexico
16 schools in New Mexico offer LPN and CNA programs (13 of them public), with 16 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $46,139 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA 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 | Certificate | 30 | $62,031 | $63,213 | $11,600 | $18,251 |
| Brookline College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | For-profit college | Certificate | 48 | $30,247 | $37,074 | $13,157 | n/a |
| Clovis Community CollegeClovis, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 45 | n/a | $71,081 | n/a | $1,592 |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 28 | n/a | $42,546 | n/a | $1,908 |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 164 | n/a | $40,611 | n/a | $2,136 |
| Carrington College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | $20,000 | $67,554 |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community CollegeRuidoso, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,372 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,256 |
| New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs, NM | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,960 |
| New Mexico State University-AlamogordoAlamogordo, NM | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,616 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,322 |
| New Mexico State University-GrantsGrants, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 110 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,315 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | Community college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,906 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos CampusRanchos de Taos, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusLos Lunas, NM | Community college | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,878 |
Cities with the most programs: Albuquerque (4), Clovis (1), Santa Fe (1), Ruidoso (1), Roswell (1), Hobbs (1), Alamogordo (1), Las Cruces (1), Grants (1), Farmington (1), Gallup (1), Ranchos de Taos (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in New Mexico?
16 schools in New Mexico awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 16 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in New Mexico has the highest earnings?
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque in Albuquerque, where certificate graduates earned a median of $62,031 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in New Mexico?
By yearly tuition and fees, Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College in Ruidoso charges $1,372 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do LPN and CNA graduates make in New Mexico?
The typical certificate program in New Mexico reported median earnings of $46,139 one year after graduation and $42,546 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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LPN and CNA 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.