Trade Schools in Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM has 8 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 1,731 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,130 to $31,455, with a median of $16,159 across the 22 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $29,683 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Central New Mexico Community College, Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque and Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute.

8
Schools
1,731
Graduates last year
$16,159
Median program tuition
$29,683
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 8 schools in Albuquerque, NM

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Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CNA and 14 more
Average net price
$6,426
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$31,766
Completion rate
62%
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$54,426
Completion rate
58%
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$12,187
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Brookline College-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

Programs
CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$35,895
Completion rate
44%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Albuquerque

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Albuquerque, NM?

The median published tuition is $16,159 (range $8,130 to $31,455, 22 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute ($8,130), Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque ($8,500) and Aveda Institute-New Mexico ($9,475). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (5 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 29 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $29,683 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Albuquerque, NM?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Central New Mexico Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.