16 schools · New Mexico
Welding schools in New Mexico
16 schools in New Mexico offer welding programs (16 of them public), with 16 certificate and 11 associate programs between them.
All welding 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 | 55 | n/a | $64,190 | n/a | $2,136 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | $39,299 | n/a | $2,322 |
| New Mexico State University-GrantsGrants, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | $39,299 | n/a | $2,136 |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 57 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| Clovis Community CollegeClovis, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,592 |
| Clovis Community CollegeClovis, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,592 |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community CollegeRuidoso, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,372 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 72 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,256 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,256 |
| Luna Community CollegeLas Vegas, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,490 |
| Mesalands Community CollegeTucumcari, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| Mesalands Community CollegeTucumcari, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint, NM | Public technical school | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,346 |
| New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs, NM | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,960 |
| New Mexico State University-AlamogordoAlamogordo, NM | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,616 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,322 |
| New Mexico State University-GrantsGrants, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,136 |
| San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 71 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,315 |
| San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,315 |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,908 |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,908 |
| Southeast New Mexico CollegeCarlsbad, NM | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,296 |
| Southeast New Mexico CollegeCarlsbad, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,296 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | Community college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,906 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,906 |
| Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, NM | Public university | Certificate | 51 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,891 |
| Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, NM | Public university | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,891 |
Cities with the most programs: Albuquerque (1), Las Cruces (1), Grants (1), Clovis (1), Ruidoso (1), Roswell (1), Las Vegas (1), Tucumcari (1), Crownpoint (1), Hobbs (1), Alamogordo (1), Farmington (1).
What counts: precision metal working: welding, machining, CNC and sheet metal.
Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in New Mexico?
16 schools in New Mexico awarded welding certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 16 certificate and 11 associate programs.
What is the cheapest welding 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.
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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.