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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in New Mexico

19 schools compared · Average earnings $23,796/yr

19 New Mexico schools offer Liberal Arts & Humanities. Average graduate earnings run 14% below the national average — something worth factoring in alongside tuition, location, and program fit.

Schools in NM

Avg Grad Earnings

$23,796/yr

-14% vs. national avg

Avg Score

47/100

Top NM Cities

with programs

Liberal Arts & Humanities Training in New Mexico: What You Need to Know

Local program supply

New Mexico has 19 schools offering Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, concentrated in 2 cities including {'city': 'Las Cruces', 'city_slug': 'las-cruces', 'count': 2, 'avg_earn': 27868.0}, {'city': 'Albuquerque', 'city_slug': 'albuquerque', 'count': 2, 'avg_earn': 26757.0}. Most students attend within 60 miles of home — local choice matters more than national rankings.

Earnings vs. national

Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates in New Mexico earn approximately $23,796/year on average, which is -14% below the national average for this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

New Mexico-specific licensing

Most skilled trades require a state-issued license or certification before you can work independently. Requirements vary substantially by state. Verify New Mexico-specific licensing through the relevant state board (Department of Labor, Contractors Board, or trade-specific licensing body). Apprenticeship hours often count toward licensure.

How New Mexico compares

Average TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs in New Mexico is 47/100. Cost of living, wage levels, and program supply all vary by state — see the school list below ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines earnings, debt, and job-market demand.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Programs in New Mexico

All 19 New Mexico schools offering Liberal Arts & Humanities, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.

#	School	Score	Earnings	ROI
1	Luna Community College Las Vegas, NM	61	$32,091/yr	266.0x
2	Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM	56	$31,097/yr	94.6x
3	New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM	50	$27,868/yr	69.7x
4	New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Alamogordo, NM	49	$27,868/yr	61.7x
5	Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad, NM	56	$27,868/yr	138.5x
6	New Mexico State University-Grants Grants, NM	51	$27,868/yr	75.8x
7	New Mexico Junior College Hobbs, NM	54	$27,179/yr	116.0x
8	University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup, NM	45	$22,417/yr	60.9x
9	University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus Los Alamos, NM	47	$22,417/yr	70.9x
10	University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas, NM	49	$22,417/yr	83.8x
11	University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos, NM	48	$22,417/yr	78.5x
12	Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Roswell, NM	47	$21,129/yr	90.7x
13	Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Ruidoso, NM	51	$21,129/yr	149.7x
14	Clovis Community College Clovis, NM	48	$18,362/yr	118.8x
15	San Juan College Farmington, NM	46	$17,969/yr	89.3x
16	New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM	38	$27,868/yr	19.1x
17	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM	35	$21,129/yr	29.1x
18	University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM	34	$22,417/yr	18.6x
19	New Mexico Military Institute Roswell, NM	28	$10,627/yr	32.7x

Where Liberal Arts & Humanities Programs Cluster in New Mexico

Cities with the most Liberal Arts & Humanities programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.

City	Schools	Avg Earnings
Las Cruces, NM	2	$27,868/yr
Albuquerque, NM	2	$26,757/yr

Compare Liberal Arts & Humanities in Other States

Considering a nearby state? Here's how New Mexico compares to others with strong Liberal Arts & Humanities offerings.

North Carolina (49) Texas (48) New York (46) Ohio (43) Illinois (42) California (32) Florida (32) Michigan (27) Washington (25) Minnesota (23) Alabama (22) Virginia (21)

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Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS. Methodology & sources →