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Top Nursing Schools in New Mexico

This page lists 21 schools in New Mexico that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 7 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 14 associate degree (ADN), 7 bachelor's (BSN), 3 master's and 2 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 18 public and 3 private for-profit. 17 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Albuquerque (5), Las Cruces (2) and Las Vegas (2).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (21)

Brookline College-Albuquerque

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionAlbuquerque, NM

Brookline College-Albuquerque is a private for-profit specialized institution in Albuquerque, NM. It reported 185 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, BSN

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Carrington College-Albuquerque

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionAlbuquerque, NM

Carrington College-Albuquerque is a private for-profit specialized institution in Albuquerque, NM. It reported 92 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Central New Mexico Community College campus

Central New Mexico Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAlbuquerque, NM

Central New Mexico Community College is a public community / two-year college in Albuquerque, NM. It reported 241 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Clovis Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeClovis, NM

Clovis Community College is a public community / two-year college in Clovis, NM. It reported 68 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus campus

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

PublicUniversityPortales, NM

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public university in Portales, NM. It reported 33 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

ACEN: MSN, BSN

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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeRoswell, NM

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus is a public community / two-year college in Roswell, NM. It reported 31 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Luna Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLas Vegas, NM

Luna Community College is a public community / two-year college in Las Vegas, NM. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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New Mexico Highlands University campus

New Mexico Highlands University

PublicUniversityLas Vegas, NM

New Mexico Highlands University is a public university in Las Vegas, NM. It reported 49 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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New Mexico Junior College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHobbs, NM

New Mexico Junior College is a public community / two-year college in Hobbs, NM. It reported 38 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLas Cruces, NM

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a public community / two-year college in Las Cruces, NM. It reported 61 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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New Mexico State University-Main Campus campus

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

PublicUniversityLas Cruces, NM

New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public university in Las Cruces, NM. It reported 171 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Northern New Mexico College

PublicFour-year collegeEspanola, NM

Northern New Mexico College is a public four-year college in Espanola, NM. It reported 16 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: ADN

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Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionAlbuquerque, NM

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is a private for-profit specialized institution in Albuquerque, NM. It reported 30 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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San Juan College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFarmington, NM

San Juan College is a public community / two-year college in Farmington, NM. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Santa Fe Community College campus

Santa Fe Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSanta Fe, NM

Santa Fe Community College is a public community / two-year college in Santa Fe, NM. It reported 36 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Southeast New Mexico College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCarlsbad, NM

Southeast New Mexico College is a public community / two-year college in Carlsbad, NM. It reported 14 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGallup, NM

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is a public community / two-year college in Gallup, NM. It reported 16 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus campus

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

PublicUniversityAlbuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public university in Albuquerque, NM. It reported 474 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeRanchos de Taos, NM

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is a public community / two-year college in Ranchos de Taos, NM. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLos Lunas, NM

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a public community / two-year college in Los Lunas, NM. It reported 11 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

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Before you apply in New Mexico

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of New Mexico. See online coursework and clinical requirements.