Is University of New Mexico-Taos Campus worth it?

Ranchos de Taos, NM · Public · 2-year · Campus of University of New Mexico

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 data

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

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$22,417$34,34239
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate$25,698$39,38525
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$71,767$84,03822
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate$20,646N/A16
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Education, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Physical Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/A$50,266N/A
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Social WorkUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Social WorkAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Social Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Physical Sciences, GeneralAssociate37
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr23
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr20
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate20
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate15
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr13
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate under 12 weeks11
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideCertificate under 12 weeks10
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageCertificate 1-2 yrs6
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and TeachingAssociate5

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance22%151
Accommodation and Food Services10%69
Public Administration10%68
Retail Trade10%65
Educational Services7%50
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%35
Manufacturing5%34
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5%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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