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 2022, 5,018 students graduated with students earning 3,301 Bachelor's degrees, 1,134 Master's degrees, 502 Doctoral degrees, and 81 Certificates.
Brookline College-Albuquerque offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 152 students graduated with students earning 141 Bachelor's degrees, 6 Certificates, and 5 Associate's degrees.
Best Community Colleges in Albuquerque
Carrington College-Albuquerque offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 238 students graduated with students earning 182 Certificates, and 56 Associate's degrees.
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque offers 13 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 387 students graduated with students earning 270 Certificates, and 117 Associate's degrees.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute offers 21 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 45 students graduated with students earning 42 Associate's degrees, and 3 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 2022, 115 students graduated with students earning 110 Associate's degrees, and 5 Certificates.
Central New Mexico Community College offers 233 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 4,670 students graduated with students earning 2,962 Associate's degrees, and 1,708 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 | 21,953 | |
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Aveda Institute-New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | 145 | ||
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Carrington College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | 22 : 1 | 377 | |
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Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | 167 | ||
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Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | 23 : 1 | 690 | |