Best colleges in Albuquerque
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Located prominently on historic Route 66 and elevated at over 5,000 feet, Albuquerque is a roaring metropolis with breathtaking desert scenery. Home to 11 traditional universities and colleges, you can major in anything from landscape architecture to optical science and engineering. Named to Forbes list of Best Places for Business and Careers and ranked in the nation's top 200 cities for job growth, Albuquerque's energetic commerce scene, multitude of career opportunities and charming southwestern influence will have you wanting to set roots even after graduation.
Nicknamed "Duke City," with its bustling downtown district, 3,000 shops and galleries, endless outdoor activities, and some of the country's best golf courses, is one place where fun is in endless supply. But it's not all about the entertainment offerings. Albuquerque is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and home to the heartbeat of Native American and New Mexican cuisine. Duke City was also named one of the 5 Best Up and Coming Cities for Foodies by Women's Health, and you'll quickly find your taste for red, green or "Christmas" chili. and with average temperatures of 71◦ and 310 sunny days a year, you'll be able to take on all the hiking and snowboarding at Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, hot-air balloon flights over the Rio Grande Valley, and river rafting through the Rio Chama that you can handle. Trust us, you definitely don't want to miss out on a college experience in Albuquerque.
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus offers 251 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 4,888 students graduated with students earning 2,995 Bachelor's degrees, 1,345 Master's degrees, 475 Doctoral degrees, and 73 Certificates.
Brookline College-Albuquerque offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 197 students graduated with students earning 147 Bachelor's degrees, and 50 Certificates.
Best Community Colleges in Albuquerque
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque offers 13 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 284 students graduated with students earning 187 Certificates, and 97 Associate's degrees.
Carrington College-Albuquerque offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 248 students graduated with students earning 171 Certificates, and 77 Associate's degrees.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute offers 20 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 52 students graduated with students earning 43 Associate's degrees, and 9 Certificates.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus offers 49 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 89 students graduated with students earning 88 Associate's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
Central New Mexico Community College offers 219 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 4,272 students graduated with students earning 2,624 Associate's degrees, and 1,648 Certificates.
Top schools offering specific degrees in Albuquerque
List of all colleges in Albuquerque
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | 21 : 1 | 22,700 | |
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Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | 23 : 1 | 737 | |
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Carrington College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | 15 : 1 | 297 | |
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Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | 113 | ||
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Aveda Institute-New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | 157 | ||