by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CNM. You can study it at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CNM as a strong choice for cosmetology, placing at #6 out of 48 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cosmetology Schools | 6 of 48 |
| Best Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 2 |
| Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 7 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in cosmetology at CNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 31 |
| Certificate | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central New Mexico Community College awarded 31 associate’s degrees in cosmetology.
CNM is among the very best schools in the country for cosmetology at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools | 6 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,368 | $8,256 |
| Fees | $428 | $428 |
Learn more about CNM tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of cosmetology associate’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of cosmetology associate’s degree graduates at CNM were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central New Mexico Community College with a associate’s in cosmetology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
CNM awarded 31 associate’s completions in cosmetology/cosmetologist, general recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (48%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central New Mexico Community College handed out 35 certificate degrees in cosmetology.
CNM is not currently ranked for cosmetology at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 3% of cosmetology certificate degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of cosmetology certificate degree graduates at CNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central New Mexico Community College with a certificate in cosmetology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CNM awarded 35 certificate completions in nail technician/specialist and manicurist in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (71%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.