by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CNM degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CNM measures up.
CNM is ranked #122 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within New Mexico, it ranks #1 of 33 for value.
Below is the detailed CNM value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Central New Mexico Community College is ranked #6 out of #32 in New Mexico for quality and #1 out of #33 for New Mexico value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the CNM financial aid page to be sure.
Central New Mexico Community College is ranked #122 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Central New Mexico Community College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CNM costs about $7,791. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $31,163 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $11,365 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $4,621 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $7,791 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $31,163 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about CNM net price and the factors that affect it.
What CNM costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CNM degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $45,460 | — | — |
| All Students | $31,163 | #122 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $18,484 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $45,460 | — | — |
| All Students | $31,163 | #1 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $18,484 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CNM shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $2,092 |
| $30K–$48K | $3,272 |
| $48K–$75K | $5,228 |
| $75K–$110K | $7,142 |
| Over $110K | $7,797 |
About 53% of CNM undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,288 per year. Get more details on the CNM financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average CNM cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.