Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico
8 schools compared · Average earnings $16,939/yr
8 New Mexico schools offer Cosmetology. Earnings in New Mexico are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.
Schools in NM
8
Avg Grad Earnings
$16,939/yr
-2% vs. national avg
Avg Score
43/100
Top NM Cities
5
with programs
Cosmetology Programs in New Mexico
All 8 New Mexico schools offering Cosmetology, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM |
51 |
| 2 | Aveda Institute-New Mexico Albuquerque, NM |
43 |
| 3 | Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM |
42 |
| 4 | Urban Academy of Beauty Rio Rancho, NM |
42 |
| 5 | Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM |
42 |
| 6 | Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute Albuquerque, NM |
42 |
| 7 | Olympian Academy of Cosmetology LAS CRUCES, NM |
42 |
| 8 | Glitz School of Cosmetology Las Cruces, NM |
42 |
Where Cosmetology Programs Cluster in New Mexico
Cities with the most Cosmetology programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 4 | $17,263/yr |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 1 | $16,872/yr |
| Santa Fe, NM | 1 | $16,854/yr |
| LAS CRUCES, NM | 1 | $16,558/yr |
| Las Cruces, NM | 1 | $16,178/yr |
Compare Cosmetology in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how New Mexico compares to others with strong Cosmetology offerings.
Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS.
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