Cheapest Biology Colleges in New Mexico

New Mexico's most affordable biology programs reveal striking cost differences, with Navajo Technical University charging just $3,307 net price while University of the Southwest reaches $19,969. Public universities dominate the affordable end, with seven of nine schools under $15,000. Biology graduates from these programs enter a state job market anchored by major research employers like Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories, where life sciences research supports national defense and energy initiatives.

Programs

$3,307 – $19,969

Net Price Range

$23,939

Avg. Program Earnings

37.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Biology, General Programs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Navajo Technical University so affordable for biology students?

Navajo Technical University offers the lowest net price at $3,307, significantly below the state average. The tribal college serves primarily Native American students and receives federal funding support that helps keep costs down for qualifying students.

How do graduation rates vary among New Mexico's cheapest biology programs?

Graduation rates span from 19.7% at Navajo Technical University to 56.4% at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. The four-year universities generally show higher completion rates, with New Mexico State at 52.2% and University of New Mexico at 52.5%.

Is the Legislative Lottery Scholarship available for biology majors?

Yes, qualifying New Mexico residents can use the Legislative Lottery Scholarship to cover tuition at public universities for biology programs. This benefit works with the already low in-state tuition rates, which range from $4,250 to $9,058 across the public institutions.

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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.