Is University of New Mexico-Taos Campus worth it?
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is a public, two-year institution in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico (rural area), part of the University of New Mexico system. It awarded 182 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in physical sciences, emergency medical technology and truck and bus driver instructor.
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is part of University of New Mexico
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$42,863
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,818
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,792
Average net price
$9,165
Completion rate
30%
Completions (2024)
182
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
377
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $22,417 | $34,342 | 39 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $25,698 | $39,385 | 25 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $71,767 | $84,038 | 22 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $20,646 | N/A | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | $50,266 | N/A |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Social Work | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Social Work | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, General | Associate | 37 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 23 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 20 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 15 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 11 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 10 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | Associate | 5 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 22% | 151 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 10% | 69 |
| Public Administration | 10% | 68 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 65 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 50 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 34 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 32 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of New Mexico-Taos Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Mexico. Counts under 10 are not published.
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