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2027 Best Education Schools in New Mexico

18 Colleges in the United States
2,373 Education Degrees Awarded
$40,595 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 18 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best education schools.

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Best Schools for Education in New Mexico

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Education

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Our analysis ranked New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology the best school in the country for a degree in education. Set in the town of Socorro, New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a small public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology awarded about 28 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology earn around $64,561 in the first couple years of their career. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology graduates carry a median of $18,747 in student loans. Read more about the education program at New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

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A rank of #2 makes University Of New Mexico Main Campus one of the top schools for education. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 376 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn around $38,796 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,324. More information about a degree in education from University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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Central New Mexico Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. About 263 education degrees were awarded at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $29,708. Typical student debt for the program is $9,625. Get the full education details for Central New Mexico Community College

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Students looking for a strong education program will find one at New Mexico State University Main Campus, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the suburb of Las Cruces. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 334 education students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus generally make around $45,417. Typical student debt for the program is $16,711. See the full education program report for New Mexico State University Main Campus

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Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Portales. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. About 255 education degrees were awarded at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus generally make around $42,593. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,157 in student loans. Get the full education details for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

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New Mexico Highlands University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Located in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a mid-sized public university. New Mexico Highlands University graduates 27% of students within six years. New Mexico Highlands University awarded about 253 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $47,705 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from New Mexico Highlands University

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New Mexico State University Dona Ana earned the #7 position for education this year. Set in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public institution. About 117 education degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Dona Ana in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from New Mexico State University Dona Ana earn around $39,399 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,284 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at New Mexico State University Dona Ana

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San Juan College
Farmington, NM

San Juan College earned the #8 position for education this year. Set in the rural area of Farmington, San Juan College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 33 education students who graduated with this degree at San Juan College in the most recent data year. Education graduates of San Juan College earn a median of $44,618 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,150 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at San Juan College

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Western New Mexico University earned the #9 position for education this year. Western New Mexico University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Silver City. About 26% of students finish within six years. About 240 education degrees were awarded at Western New Mexico University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Western New Mexico University generally make around $48,366. Western New Mexico University graduates carry a median of $27,425 in student loans. Get the full education details for Western New Mexico University

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Santa Fe Community College earned the #10 position for education this year. Santa Fe Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Santa Fe. There were roughly 131 education students who graduated with this degree at Santa Fe Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Santa Fe Community College generally make around $43,383. Typical student debt for the program is $15,185. More information about a degree in education from Santa Fe Community College

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University Of The Southwest landed the #11 spot for education this year. Located in the town of Hobbs, University Of The Southwest is a small private not-for-profit university. About 17% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 107 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of The Southwest in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of The Southwest earn around $42,296 in the first couple years of their career. University Of The Southwest graduates carry a median of $24,312 in student loans. Read more about the education program at University Of The Southwest

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Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus came in at #12 for education this year. Located in the town of Roswell, Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus is a mid-sized public university. About 34 education degrees were awarded at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus generally make around $21,129. Typical student debt for the program is $11,110. Read more about the education program at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus

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Northern New Mexico College landed the #13 spot for education this year. Set in the town of Espanola, Northern New Mexico College is a small public institution. Northern New Mexico College graduates 31% of students within six years. Northern New Mexico College awarded about 75 education degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the education program at Northern New Mexico College

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New Mexico State University Grants placed #14 among the best education schools. New Mexico State University Grants is a small public school located in the town of Grants. There were roughly 19 education students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Grants in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from New Mexico State University Grants generally make around $34,802. New Mexico State University Grants graduates carry a median of $9,048 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from New Mexico State University Grants

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Clovis Community College came in at #15 for education this year. Set in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 47 education students who graduated with this degree at Clovis Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $44,390 in their early career. Clovis Community College graduates carry a median of $11,082 in student loans. See the full education program report for Clovis Community College

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New Mexico Junior College placed #16 among the best education schools. Set in the town of Hobbs, New Mexico Junior College is a mid-sized public institution. About 21 education degrees were awarded at New Mexico Junior College in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from New Mexico Junior College earn around $50,220 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,986. Read more about the education program at New Mexico Junior College

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University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus earned the #17 position for education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Gallup. There were roughly 21 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus earn around $20,646 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,986. Get the full education details for University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus

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Luna Community College placed #18 among the best education schools. Set in the rural area of Las Vegas, Luna Community College is a small public institution. About 19 education degrees were awarded at Luna Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Luna Community College generally make around $32,091. See the full education program report for Luna Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 18 schools evaluated.

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