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University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

Los Lunas, New Mexico · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 525 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$5,714
cheaper than 74% of comparable schools
Completion rate
22.5%
Median debt at completion
$18,450
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$44,792
earns ~$7,839 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a public school in Los Lunas, NM, offering associate degrees and certificates mainly to adults seeking trade skills or health careers. With 525 students, the typical annual net price after aid is reported at $5,714.

What to know

A reported median student debt of $18,450 at completion exceeds the average annual net price of $5,714, which is common for degrees requiring multiple years of study. The overall completion rate is reported at 22.5%, a figure that may undercount transfers from community college systems. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $44,792, though specific programs like registered nursing show higher typical earnings of $68,965 two years after completion.

Net price is 3% above the New Mexico median ($5,526) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 17% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 34 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$68,965
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$25,194
Physical Sciences, Generalassociate degree$23,579
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degree$21,234
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$20,140
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Education, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Education, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Film/Video and Photographic Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers certificates in vehicle maintenance, precision metal working, medical assisting, diagnostic professions, and practical nursing. It also offers associate degrees in diagnostic professions, registered nursing, and business administration, plus 32 other programs.
How much do graduates of the registered nursing program typically earn?
The median earnings for graduates of the registered nursing program are reported at $68,965 two years after completion.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?
The reported completion rate is 22.5%. Note that public community colleges often have lower reported rates because transfer-out students are not always included in the calculation.
Is this school public or private?
It is a public school.
How does student debt compare to the yearly net price?
The median student debt at completion is $18,450. The average annual net price after aid is $5,714, meaning the total debt is significantly higher than a single year of costs.

Other options in New Mexico

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque$4,62134%$36,869
Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint$5,33842%$26,364
New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces$6,04825.4%$39,067
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell$3,64544.9%$38,550
New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs$6,52420.8%$34,233
University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup$4,86824.9%$44,792
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 188049. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.