HIGHER EDUCATION
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There are over 60,000 college students in the Albuquerque metro area enrolled in a wide range of programs. Albuquerque’s educational system provides a wide variety of choices for private, public, continuing, and advanced education.
Higher Education Institutions
Renowed for its academic excellence, innovative programs, and dedicated faculty, the state’s primary schools, secondary schools, universities and colleges provide a paramount learning experience.
College & Universities
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Founded in 1889, The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship research university and a driving force in education, innovation, and workforce development. Located in Albuquerque, UNM serves students from across the state and around the world while advancing research in fields such as health sciences, engineering, business, and technology.
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Central New Mexico Community College is New Mexico’s largest community college, providing accessible education, workforce training, and industry partnerships that help students build in-demand skills and support the region’s economic growth.
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
Eastern New Mexico University provides accessible, career-focused education and workforce training that supports students, employers, and communities across eastern New Mexico while helping meet the region’s evolving workforce needs.
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
NMSU is the lead institution in the state for the NASA New Mexico Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research and the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium.
NEW MEXICO TECH
For decades New Mexico Tech has been ranked among the top universities in the nation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. New Mexico Tech ranks among the nation’s elite universities in academic value and quality of education.
WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
Nestled in the mountain town of Silver City,WNMU offers more than 70 fields of study, from accounting to zoology, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, New Mexico State Board of Education, Association of Collegiate Business Schools, and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Find your perfect fit
There are more than 104,000 students currently enrolled in 2-year and 4-year institutions throughout the state, benefitting New Mexico and Albuquerque. The city’s strong talent base, quality of life, and stable economy elevate opportunities for success!