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2027 Best Health Professions Schools in New Mexico

24 Colleges in the United States
5,447 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$57,822 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health Professions degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for health professions students.

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Best Schools for Health Professions in New Mexico

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health professions education in New Mexico.

Top Schools in Health Professions

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Leading the list is Clovis Community College, our #1 school for health professions. Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Clovis. There were roughly 302 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Clovis Community College in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Clovis Community College earn a median of $57,807 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,218 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at Clovis Community College

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Students looking for a strong health professions program will find one at New Mexico Highlands University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a mid-sized public university. About 27% of students finish within six years. About 244 health professions degrees were awarded at New Mexico Highlands University in the most recent year. Health Professions graduates of New Mexico Highlands University earn a median of $67,854 early in their careers. New Mexico Highlands University graduates carry a median of $20,593 in student loans. Read more about the health professions program at New Mexico Highlands University

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 924 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $83,024. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,892 in student loans. Get the full health professions details for University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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A rank of #4 makes Central New Mexico Community College one of the top schools for health professions. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. Central New Mexico Community College awarded about 1,002 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $64,666 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,655 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at Central New Mexico Community College

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Carrington College Albuquerque came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Albuquerque. Carrington College Albuquerque awarded about 221 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Carrington College Albuquerque generally make around $55,452. Carrington College Albuquerque graduates carry a median of $19,285 in student loans. Get the full health professions details for Carrington College Albuquerque

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San Juan College
Farmington, NM

San Juan College placed #6 among the best health professions schools. Located in the rural area of Farmington, San Juan College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 372 health professions students who graduated with this degree at San Juan College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $49,186 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,149. More information about a degree in health professions from San Juan College

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Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus earned the #7 position for health professions this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Roswell. Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus awarded about 218 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus earn a median of $21,129 early in their careers. Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus graduates carry a median of $11,110 in student loans. Get the full health professions details for Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus

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New Mexico State University Dona Ana ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Las Cruces. About 314 health professions degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Dona Ana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from New Mexico State University Dona Ana generally make around $58,930. Typical student debt for the program is $13,231. See the full health professions program report for New Mexico State University Dona Ana

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New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #9 among the best health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 321 health professions students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $70,072 early in their careers. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $16,696 in student loans. More information about a degree in health professions from New Mexico State University Main Campus

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Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. Located in the town of Portales, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university. About 39% of students finish within six years. About 214 health professions degrees were awarded at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus in the most recent year. Health Professions graduates of Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus earn a median of $77,431 early in their careers. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,347 in student loans. Get the full health professions details for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

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New Mexico Junior College landed the #11 spot for health professions this year. New Mexico Junior College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Hobbs. There were roughly 37 health professions students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from New Mexico Junior College earn around $71,456 in the first couple years of their career. New Mexico Junior College graduates carry a median of $13,472 in student loans. See the full health professions program report for New Mexico Junior College

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Northern New Mexico College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. Located in the town of Espanola, Northern New Mexico College is a small public university. Northern New Mexico College graduates 31% of students within six years. There were roughly 35 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Northern New Mexico College in the most recent data year. Read more about the health professions program at Northern New Mexico College

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University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Gallup. There were roughly 81 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $71,767 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,536 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus

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Santa Fe Community College earned the #14 position for health professions this year. Set in the rural area of Santa Fe, Santa Fe Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 239 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Santa Fe Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $63,760 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,944. More information about a degree in health professions from Santa Fe Community College

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Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus came in at #15 for health professions this year. Set in the town of Ruidoso, Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus is a small public institution. Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus awarded about 81 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus earn around $21,129 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,110 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health professions from Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus

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Western New Mexico University came in at #16 for health professions this year. Located in the town of Silver City, Western New Mexico University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 health professions degrees were awarded at Western New Mexico University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Western New Mexico University earn around $65,629 in the first couple years of their career. Western New Mexico University graduates carry a median of $28,438 in student loans. Read more about the health professions program at Western New Mexico University

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University Of The Southwest came in at #17 for health professions this year. University Of The Southwest is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hobbs. Roughly 17% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 59 health professions degrees were awarded at University Of The Southwest in the most recent year. Students who receive their health professions degree from University Of The Southwest earn around $44,508 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,162 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at University Of The Southwest

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University Of New Mexico Taos Campus came in at #18 for health professions this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of Ranchos de Taos. About 91 health professions degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Taos Campus in the most recent year. Health Professions graduates of University Of New Mexico Taos Campus earn a median of $71,767 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,536. Read more about the health professions program at University Of New Mexico Taos Campus

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University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus placed #19 among the best health professions schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Los Lunas. University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus awarded about 54 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus earn a median of $71,767 early in their careers. University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus graduates carry a median of $11,536 in student loans. See the full health professions program report for University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus

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Luna Community College landed the #20 spot for health professions this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of Las Vegas. Luna Community College awarded about 32 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Luna Community College earn around $32,091 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in health professions from Luna Community College

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New Mexico State University Grants placed #21 among the best health professions schools. New Mexico State University Grants is a small public school located in the town of Grants. There were roughly 43 health professions students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Grants in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from New Mexico State University Grants generally make around $34,802. New Mexico State University Grants graduates carry a median of $9,995 in student loans. Get the full health professions details for New Mexico State University Grants

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Navajo Technical College placed #22 among the best health professions schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Crownpoint. About 18% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Navajo Technical College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in health professions from Navajo Technical College

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Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque earned the #23 position for health professions this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Albuquerque. About 290 health professions degrees were awarded at Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque in the most recent year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque earn around $43,158 in the first couple years of their career. Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque graduates carry a median of $19,141 in student loans. See the full health professions program report for Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque

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Brookline College Albuquerque placed #24 among the best health professions schools. Brookline College Albuquerque is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Albuquerque. Roughly 9% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 216 health professions degrees were awarded at Brookline College Albuquerque in the most recent year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $74,698 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,088 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health professions from Brookline College Albuquerque

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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