Best Value Business Administration Colleges in New Mexico

Navajo Technical University delivers the state's most affordable business education at just $3,307 net cost, while graduates from University of New Mexico earn $38,736 annually. The gap between lowest and highest earnings spans $5,099, reflecting how program choice impacts career outcomes in a state where defense contractors like Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos drive management demand. Public universities here range from $3,307 to $17,478 in net costs, with the Legislative Lottery Scholarship reducing expenses further for qualifying students.

Programs

$3,307 – $19,969

Net Price Range

$35,862

Avg. Program Earnings

37.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Northern New Mexico College Espanola, New Mexico	$5,216	$35,060	$6,400	32.6%
2	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, New Mexico	$6,199	$36,015	$6,863	39.8%	27.6%
3	New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, New Mexico	$6,747	$35,861	$8,147	52.2%	78.1%
4	New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, New Mexico	$14,141	$33,637	$7,260	25.6%
5	University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, New Mexico	$17,478	$38,736	$8,115	52.5%	96.1%
6	Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, New Mexico	$3,307		$4,250	19.7%
7	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, New Mexico	$8,265		$9,058	56.4%	74.4%
8	University of the Southwest Hobbs, New Mexico	$19,969		$16,670	26.7%
9	Western New Mexico University Silver City, New Mexico	$7,912		$7,868	34.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $14,000 difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Navajo Technical University costs $3,307 net while University of the Southwest reaches $19,969, reflecting the public-private divide. Public institutions benefit from state funding and the Legislative Lottery Scholarship, keeping costs manageable even at flagship universities like UNM ($17,478).

How do graduation rates vary among New Mexico business programs?

New Mexico Tech leads with 56.4% graduation rates, followed closely by UNM at 52.5% and NMSU at 52.2%. However, some affordable options like Navajo Technical University show 19.7% graduation rates, suggesting students should weigh cost against completion likelihood.

Where do business graduates find the best earning potential in New Mexico?

University of New Mexico graduates average $38,736 annually, the highest in the state. This advantage likely reflects the school's proximity to Albuquerque's business centers and connections to major employers like Sandia National Laboratories and Presbyterian Healthcare Services.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.