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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (21)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline College-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, BSN | — |
| Carrington College-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Clovis Community College | Clovis, NM | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Portales, NM | Public | BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell, NM | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Luna Community College | Las Vegas, NM | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| New Mexico Highlands University | Las Vegas, NM | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs, NM | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Las Cruces, NM | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Northern New Mexico College | Espanola, NM | Public | ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Santa Fe Community College | Santa Fe, NM | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Southeast New Mexico College | Carlsbad, NM | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup, NM | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos, NM | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus | Los Lunas, NM | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
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.