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General Studies programs in New Mexico

23 colleges in New Mexico offer General Studies, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Central New Mexico Community College, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, and New Mexico Junior College.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Central New Mexico Community College

    Albuquerque, NM · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,621
    Graduation rate
    31%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,869
  • New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

    Las Cruces, NM · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,048
    Graduation rate
    19%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,067
  • New Mexico Junior College

    Hobbs, NM · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $6,524
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,233
  • Clovis Community College

    Clovis, NM · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $3,230
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,020
  • Western New Mexico University

    Silver City, NM · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $8,522
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,095
  • University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

    Gallup, NM · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,868
    Graduation rate
    20%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,792
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

    Portales, NM · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $4,904
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,550
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

    Roswell, NM · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $3,645
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,550
  • Southeast New Mexico College

    Carlsbad, NM · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,734
    Graduation rate
    20%
    Undergrads
    469
  • Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $2,042
    Graduation rate
    29%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,550
  • New Mexico State University-Grants

    Grants, NM · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $68
    Graduation rate
    26%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,067
  • New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

    Alamogordo, NM · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $7,369
    Graduation rate
    14%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,067
  • University of the Southwest

    Hobbs, NM · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $16,927
    Graduation rate
    17%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,389
  • Santa Fe Community College

    Santa Fe, NM · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $11,067
    Graduation rate
    23%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,005
  • Luna Community College

    Las Vegas, NM · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,595
    Graduation rate
    28%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,461
  • University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

    Los Alamos, NM · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $13,470
    Graduation rate
    23%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,792
  • Navajo Technical University

    Crownpoint, NM · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,338
    Graduation rate
    12%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $26,364
  • New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

    Socorro, NM · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $9,873
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $76,489
  • University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

    Ranchos de Taos, NM · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,165
    Graduation rate
    30%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,792
  • New Mexico State University-Main Campus

    Las Cruces, NM · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $8,889
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,067
  • Northern New Mexico College

    Espanola, NM · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $7,276
    Graduation rate
    29%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,112
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus

    Albuquerque, NM · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,489
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,792
  • University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

    Los Lunas, NM · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,714
    Graduation rate
    21%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,792

Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).