Cosmetology programs in New Mexico
21 cosmetology programs at 16 New Mexico schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (9 programs), the state median is $21,582 one year after completion, 6% below the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $8,142.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 47 | $25,574 | $6,333 | $72 |
| Aveda Institute-New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 95 | $22,553 | $8,255 | $94 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 29 | $22,359 | – | – |
| Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute | Albuquerque, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 118 | $21,994 | $6,333 | $72 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 98 | $21,582 | $8,671 | $99 |
| Urban Academy of Beauty | Rio Rancho, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 7 | $21,582 | $8,671 | $99 |
| A Better U Beauty Barber Academy | Albuquerque, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 39 | $18,186 | $11,875 | $135 |
| Glitz School of Cosmetology | Las Cruces, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 121 | $17,533 | $8,028 | $91 |
| Glitz School of Cosmetology - Santa Fe Campus | Santa Fe, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | – | $17,533 | $8,028 | $91 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 41 | not reported | – | – |
| Clovis Community College | Clovis, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 88 | not reported | – | – |
| Clovis Community College | Clovis, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 61 | not reported | – | – |
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Northern New Mexico College | Espanola, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern New Mexico College | Espanola, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| San Juan College | Farmington, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Luna Community College | Las Vegas, NM | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Cosmetology programs by city in New Mexico
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Every state licenses cosmetologists and sets its own required training hours, so a program must meet your state board's hour requirement to let you sit for the licensing exam. Check the state board first.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying cosmetology program in New Mexico?
By reported one-year earnings, Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe leads at $25,574 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many cosmetology programs are in New Mexico?
The Scorecard lists 21 certificate or associate programs in this field at 16 schools in New Mexico.