Best Nursing Schools in New Mexico (2026)
New Mexico has 77 nursing programs across 20 cities. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.
77
Total programs
6
Program types
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Avg NCLEX rate
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With NCLEX data
Nursing Programs in New Mexico by Type
Most Affordable Nursing Schools in New Mexico
Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).
Southeast New Mexico College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$1,176 in / $4,008 out
Southeast New Mexico College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$1,176 in / $4,008 out
Southeast New Mexico College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,176 in / $4,008 out
Luna Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,202 in / $3,050 out
Luna Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$1,202 in / $3,050 out
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,372 in / $2,644 out
New Mexico Junior College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$1,440 in / $2,280 out
New Mexico Junior College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$1,440 in / $2,280 out
New Mexico Junior College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,440 in / $2,280 out
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing schools are in New Mexico?
There are 77 nursing programs in New Mexico, spanning 26 ADN, 9 BSN, 1 ABSN, 2 RN to BSN, 6 MSN, 9 DNP programs.
What is the cheapest nursing school in New Mexico?
The most affordable option is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (ABSN) at $341.
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