Cheapest Chemistry Colleges in New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University delivers Chemistry education for just $6,199 net annually, making it nearly three times cheaper than the University of New Mexico's $17,478 cost. This price difference matters significantly in a state where Chemistry graduates earn around $29,685 starting salaries. New Mexico's research facilities at Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories create demand for Chemistry professionals, while the Legislative Lottery Scholarship helps qualifying students attend public universities with reduced tuition burden.

Programs

$6,199 – $17,478

Net Price Range

$29,685

Avg. Program Earnings

43.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Chemistry Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, New Mexico	$6,199	$6,863	39.8%	27.6%
2	New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, New Mexico	$6,747	$8,147	52.2%	78.1%
3	Western New Mexico University Silver City, New Mexico	$7,912	$7,868	34.9%
4	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, New Mexico	$8,265	$9,058	56.4%	74.4%
5	New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, New Mexico	$14,141	$7,260	25.6%
6	University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, New Mexico	$17,478	$8,115	52.5%	96.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Eastern New Mexico University so much cheaper than other Chemistry programs?

Eastern New Mexico University charges just $6,199 net annually compared to $17,478 at UNM, a difference of over $11,000 per year. The school maintains lower operational costs in Portales while still offering Chemistry education that prepares students for careers in New Mexico's scientific sectors.

How do graduation rates compare among the cheapest Chemistry programs?

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology leads with a 56.4% graduation rate despite charging $8,265 annually. Eastern New Mexico University, the cheapest option, has a 39.8% graduation rate, while Western New Mexico University graduates 34.9% of students at $7,912 per year.

Does the Legislative Lottery Scholarship affect Chemistry program costs?

The scholarship covers tuition at public universities for qualifying New Mexico students, which explains why in-state costs range from $6,863 to $9,058 across programs. This benefit makes Chemistry education more accessible at schools like New Mexico State University, where net costs remain under $7,000 annually.

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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.