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2024 Best Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico

1 College in New Mexico
956 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$17,851 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, cosmetology sits in the middle of the road, ranking #226 out of 395 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

There was only one school in New Mexico to review for the 2024 Best Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico ranking.

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Associate Degrees in Cosmetology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Cosmetology in New Mexico

The schools below may not offer all types of cosmetology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top New Mexico Schools in Cosmetology

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
20.6% Growth in Graduates

Central New Mexico Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in cosmetology. CNM is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque.

Cosmetology degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College receive an earnings boost of approximately $2,762 above the average earnings of cosmetology majors.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from Central New Mexico Community College

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 159
Arizona 287 14

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Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 429
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 282
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 116
Barbering/Barber 113
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 9
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 4
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 109

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