Top CNA Programs in New Mexico
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12 schools in New Mexico reported CNA-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified CNA program profile. CNA Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (12)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso, NM | Public | CNA | — |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell, NM | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | Alamogordo, NM | Public | CNA | ACEN (candidate) |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Las Cruces, NM | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants, NM | Public | CNA | — |
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Santa Fe Community College | Santa Fe, NM | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup, NM | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| 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 | — |