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Truck driving (CDL) schools in New Mexico
5 schools in New Mexico offer truck driving (CDL) programs (5 of them public), with 5 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $54,255 a year after finishing, compared with $48,327 nationally.
All truck driving (CDL) 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 | Certificate | 128 | $54,255 | n/a | n/a | $2,315 |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 74 | n/a | $65,846 | n/a | $2,136 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,256 |
| Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint, NM | Public technical school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,346 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos CampusRanchos de Taos, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
Cities with the most programs: Farmington (1), Albuquerque (1), Roswell (1), Crownpoint (1), Ranchos de Taos (1).
What counts: ground transportation, which includes commercial truck and bus driving.
Frequently asked questions
How many truck driving (CDL) schools are in New Mexico?
5 schools in New Mexico awarded truck driving (CDL) certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which truck driving (CDL) program in New Mexico has the highest earnings?
San Juan College in Farmington, where certificate graduates earned a median of $54,255 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest truck driving (CDL) school in New Mexico?
By yearly tuition and fees, Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque charges $2,136 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do truck driving (CDL) graduates make in New Mexico?
The typical certificate program in New Mexico reported median earnings of $54,255 one year after graduation and $65,846 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Truck driving (CDL) schools 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.