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LPN Programs in New Mexico
Colleges and schools: 10
Programs
10
all sources
Median pay
$59,330
licensed practical and vocational nurses, BLS May 2025; U.S. $64,400
Middle program cost
$27,101
3 programs report one, IPEDS
On the WIOA list
3
LPN/LVN programs, U.S. DOL file
LPN Programs in New Mexico: the figures
- Programs we list
- 10 in New Mexico: 10 at colleges and schools.
- Colleges and schools
- 7 public and 3 private; 166 LPN/LVN completions in 2023-24 at the 7 that reported any (IPEDS).
- Listed program cost
- Middle $27,101 in New Mexico, from $26,978 to $32,400, across 3 programs that report one (IPEDS).
- Median pay
- $59,330 a year for licensed practical and vocational nurses in New Mexico, against $64,400 for the U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
- WIOA training funds
- WIOA in New Mexico: 723 programs from 60 providers on the state's list in the U.S. DOL file, 3 of them LPN/LVN.
- WIOA results
- 3 LPN/LVN programs on New Mexico's list; middle values: 55.9% of students who exited completed (3 programs report it) (U.S. DOL file).
- Metro areas
- 1 New Mexico metro area has a page; the largest list, Albuquerque, has 3 programs.
By metro area
- Albuquerque area3 programs · median pay $57,370
Every LPN/LVN program in New Mexico
| Program | Where | Type | Program cost | Length | Completions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline College-AlbuquerqueWIOA list | Albuquerque | Certificate | $27,101 | 12 months | 48 |
| Carrington College-AlbuquerqueWIOA list | Albuquerque | Certificate | $32,400 | 11 months | 14 |
| Clovis Community College | Clovis | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 38 |
| Luna Community College | Las Vegas | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 11 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaWIOA list | Las Cruces | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 22 |
| Northern New Mexico College | Espanola | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque | Albuquerque | Certificate | $26,978 | 12 months | 30 |
| Santa Fe Community College | Santa Fe | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 3 |
| Southeast New Mexico College | Carlsbad | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
- College programs, cost and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- WIOA list: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (ETA-9171), read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, New Mexico, read October 8, 2026.
New Mexicolicense and NCLEX-PN fees
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NCLEX-PN registration (until January 31, 2027)paid to Pearson VUE when you register for the NCLEX | $200 | NCSBN, NCLEX Fees & Paymentread October 10, 2026 |
| NCLEX-PN registration (on or after February 1, 2027)the fee is set by the registration date, not the exam date | $350 | NCSBN, NCLEX Fees & Paymentread October 20, 2026 |
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