7 accredited New Mexico schools graduated 166 LPN students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what LPNs earn in New Mexico.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
This private for-profit four-year institution in Bernalillo County graduated 48 LPN students in 2023–24, the most in the state.
30 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private for-profit two-year college, the 3rd-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $29,088 for a program of about 12 months.
This private for-profit two-year college in Bernalillo County graduated 14 LPN students in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Published tuition and fees plus books and supplies come to $31,455 for a program of about 11 months.
This public two-year college in Curry County graduated 38 LPN students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,152 ($2,904 out of state).
22 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,644 ($5,682 out of state).
This public two-year college in Lea County graduated 11 LPN students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $960 ($1,800 out of state).
3 LPN credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $1,470 ($4,320 out of state).
Rules differ by state. Confirm current New Mexico requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.
We list 7 accredited New Mexico schools that graduated LPN students in 2023–24, 4 of them public. Together they awarded 166 LPN credentials that year.
2 New Mexico schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $29,088 to $31,455, with a median of $30,272. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
The median licensed practical nurse in New Mexico earns $59,330 a year ($28.52 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $64,400 nationally. The top 10% earn $78,110 or more.
Brookline College-Albuquerque in Albuquerque reported the most LPN graduates in New Mexico: 48 in 2023–24.
State-approved practical nursing programs usually take about a year of full-time study; part-time and associate-degree routes take longer.
The NCLEX-PN, the national licensing exam for practical nurses.