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2027 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges in New Mexico

New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology ranks #1 of 12 colleges in College Factual’s 2027 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges in New Mexico ranking, which scores schools on more than 20 measures of academic quality and student outcomes. The top 12 colleges average a 33% six-year graduation rate and $57,986 in median earnings five years after graduation.

12 Colleges
$57,986 Avg Salary*
33% Avg Grad Rate*

Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.

2027 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges Quality Badge With all of the college options in New Mexico, it can be hard to know where to start. We have ranked **12** institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2027 methodology.

So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 12 colleges across over 20 objective factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, and per-student spending, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.

Top 12 Colleges in New Mexico

New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology leads the 12 ranked colleges in New Mexico, followed by University Of New Mexico Main Campus (#2) and New Mexico Highlands University (#3). Learn more about these excellent colleges below:

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Our analysis found New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology to be the best college in New Mexico. Based in Socorro, NM, New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,476 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,247. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology graduates report median early-career earnings of $64,561. The median student debt is $18,747.

2

You'll be in good company at University Of New Mexico Main Campus, which ranked #2 this year. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public school based in Albuquerque, NM. About 54% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,140, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Early-career graduates earn a median of $49,983. The median student debt is $19,738.

3

Out of the 12 colleges in New Mexico in this year's ranking, New Mexico Highlands University landed the #3 spot. This public school is set in Las Vegas, NM. The six-year graduation rate is 27%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,416, while out-of-state students pay about $12,336. Early-career graduates earn a median of $47,214. Typical student debt is $18,900.

4

You'll be in good company at New Mexico State University Main Campus, which ranked #4 this year. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school based in Las Cruces, NM. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, with out-of-state students paying around $25,307. Early-career graduates earn a median of $41,860. Students borrow a median of $19,026 to complete a degree here.

5

Out of the 12 colleges in New Mexico in this year's ranking, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Portales, NM. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,074, while out-of-state students pay about $9,054. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus graduates report median early-career earnings of $49,087. The median student debt is $19,277.

6

Western New Mexico University landed the #6 spot in New Mexico this year. This public school is set in Silver City, NM. Western New Mexico University graduates 26% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,855, compared with $14,341 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,366 early in their careers. Western New Mexico University students take on a median of $27,425 in debt.

7

St Johns College New Mexico landed the #7 spot in New Mexico this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Santa Fe, NM. St Johns College New Mexico graduates 55% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,514. A year after graduating, students earn a median of $23,029. St Johns College New Mexico students take on a median of $27,000 in debt.

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Northern New Mexico College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best colleges. Set in Espanola, NM, Northern New Mexico College is a public institution. About 31% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,064, while out-of-state students pay about $14,328.

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University Of The Southwest landed the #9 spot in New Mexico this year. Located in Hobbs, NM, University Of The Southwest is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 17%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,670. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,907 early in their careers. University Of The Southwest students take on a median of $26,162 in debt.

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Institute Of American Indian And Alaska Native Culture came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Santa Fe, NM, Institute Of American Indian And Alaska Native Culture is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 11%. Students from in state pay about $5,920 in tuition and fees. Early-career graduates earn a median of $29,835.

11

Navajo Technical College landed the #11 spot in New Mexico this year. This public school is set in Crownpoint, NM. The six-year graduation rate is 18%. In-state tuition and fees average $2,498.

12

Brookline College Albuquerque placed #12 among the best colleges in New Mexico. Set in Albuquerque, NM, Brookline College Albuquerque is a private for-profit institution. Brookline College Albuquerque posts a six-year graduation rate of 9%. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,088 early in their careers. The median student debt is $23,270.

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and per-student spending drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

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