Is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus worth it?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a public, two-year institution in Los Lunas, New Mexico (rural area), part of the University of New Mexico system. It awarded 117 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, liberal arts and sciences and physical sciences.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County 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-Valencia County 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
$5,714
Completion rate
21%
Completions (2024)
117
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
525
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 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| Education, General | 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 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 21 |
| Physical Sciences, General | Associate | 11 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 11 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 11 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Associate | 4 |
| Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician | Associate | 3 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 30% | 375 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 139 |
| Educational Services | 10% | 120 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8% | 99 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 78 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 67 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 59 |
| Construction | 4% | 49 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of New Mexico-Valencia County 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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