8 Trade Schools in New Mexico

In New Mexico, there are 8 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutesand all schools are private for profit.

A total of 956 students have enrolled in the New Mexico trade schools. The 2025 average tuition & fees is $15,065 over the schools.

New Mexico Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 8 New Mexico vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2025 Tuition Comparison Between New Mexico Trade Schools
School name	Largest Programs	Average Tuition	Student Population	Students to Faculty
Olympian Academy of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)LAS CRUCES, NM	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Barbering/Barber Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	$15,500	338	15 to 1
Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Feprivate (for-profit)Santa Fe, NM	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	$15,550	55	15 to 1
Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerqueprivate (for-profit)Albuquerque, NM	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Barbering/Barber Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design Barbering/Barber	$9,500	119	20 to 1
Aveda Institute-New Mexicoprivate (for-profit)Albuquerque, NM	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Barbering/Barber	$16,818	161	20 to 1
Glitz School of Cosmetologyprivate (for-profit)Las Cruces, NM	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Barbering/Barber Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	$22,000	124	20 to 1
Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Instituteprivate (for-profit)Albuquerque, NM	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Barbering/Barber	$11,250	96	20 to 1
Urban Academy of Beautyprivate (for-profit)Rio Rancho, NM	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Barbering/Barber Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	$12,000	17	14 to 1
A Better U Beauty Barber Academyprivate (for-profit)Albuquerque, NM	Barbering/Barber	$17,900	46	8 to 1
Average	-	$15,065	956	17 to 1

Most Searched New Mexico Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque Private, 2-4 year | Albuquerque
University of New Mexico-Main Campus Public, 4-year | Albuquerque
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Public, 4-year | Portales
Carrington College-Albuquerque Private, 2-4 year | Albuquerque
New Mexico Military Institute Public, 2-4 year | Roswell
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Public, 2-4 year | Roswell
St. John's College Private, 4-year | Santa Fe
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Public, 4-year | Las Cruces
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-year | LAS CRUCES
Navajo Technical University Public, 4-year | Crownpoint

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Graduate

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Public, 4-year | Portales
Western New Mexico University Public, 4-year | Silver City
New Mexico Highlands University Public, 4-year | Las Vegas
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Public, 4-year | Las Cruces
University of New Mexico-Main Campus Public, 4-year | Albuquerque
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Public, 4-year | Santa Fe
University of the Southwest Private, 4-year | Hobbs
University of Phoenix-New Mexico Private, 4-year | Albuquerque
Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe Private, Less than 2-year | Santa Fe
Brown Mackie College-Albuquerque Private, 4-year | Albuquerque

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Online Schools

Western New Mexico University Public, 4-year | Silver City
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Public, 4-year | Portales
San Juan College Public, 2-4 year | Farmington
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Public, 2-4 year | Roswell
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque Private, 2-4 year | Albuquerque
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Public, 2-4 year | Ruidoso
Southeast New Mexico College Public, 2-4 year | Carlsbad
Santa Fe Community College Public, 2-4 year | Santa Fe
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Public, 2-4 year | Albuquerque
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Public, 2-4 year | Gallup

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Trade Schools

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque Private, 2-4 year | Albuquerque
Massage Therapy Training Institute Private, Less than 2-year | Las Cruces
Carrington College-Albuquerque Private, 2-4 year | Albuquerque
Brookline College-Albuquerque Private, 4-year | Albuquerque
Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque Private, Less than 2-year | Albuquerque
Glitz School of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-year | Las Cruces
Aveda Institute-New Mexico Private, Less than 2-year | Albuquerque
Urban Academy of Beauty Private, Less than 2-year | Rio Rancho
Santa Fe Community College Public, 2-4 year | Santa Fe
Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute Private, Less than 2-year | Albuquerque

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