Cheapest Mathematics Colleges in New Mexico

Northern New Mexico College stands out among the state's Mathematics programs with a net price of just $5,216, making it the most affordable option by over $900 compared to the next cheapest school. The $12,262 gap between the lowest and highest costs reflects the significant savings available at smaller institutions versus larger research universities. New Mexico's mathematics graduates find opportunities at national laboratories like Los Alamos and Sandia, where computational modeling and data analysis skills remain in high demand across defense and energy research projects.

Programs

$5,216 – $17,478

Net Price Range

42.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Mathematics Programs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Northern New Mexico College the most affordable Mathematics option?

Northern New Mexico College offers the lowest net price at $5,216, combined with in-state tuition of just $6,400. The school's location in Espanola provides access to quality education without the higher costs associated with larger university towns.

How do graduation rates vary among affordable Mathematics programs?

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology leads with a 56.40% graduation rate despite charging $8,265 net price. In contrast, Northern New Mexico College maintains its low cost advantage but graduates 32.60% of students, while New Mexico Highlands University shows the lowest completion rate at 25.60%.

Does the Legislative Lottery Scholarship affect program costs?

The Legislative Lottery Scholarship covers tuition at public universities for qualifying New Mexico residents, which explains why schools like New Mexico Highlands University show a net price of $14,141 despite in-state tuition of only $7,260. Additional costs like room, board, and fees contribute to the higher net figures.

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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.