2026 Best Value History Schools in New Mexico

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Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

For return on investment in history, no school beat Central New Mexico Community College this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,060, compared with $8,684 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for history graduates is $10,112. History graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $34,751 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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New Mexico State University Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM

New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value history schools. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Students borrow a median of $19,026 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $41,860. That is a strong return on a $19,026 median debt. New Mexico State University Main Campus admits about 89% of applicants.

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

A rank of #3 makes University Of New Mexico Main Campus one of the best values for history. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,140, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. History graduates carry a median of $20,345 in student loans. Early-career history graduates make about $29,793. That is a strong return on a $20,345 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.