Is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus worth it?

Los Lunas, NM · Public · 2-year · Campus of University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a public, two-year institution in Los Lunas, New Mexico (rural area), part of the University of New Mexico system. It awarded 117 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, liberal arts and sciences and physical sciences.

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is part of University of New Mexico

Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.

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Federal data

Federal context for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$42,863

Median earnings 4 years after

$59,818

Median earnings 10 years after

$44,792

Average net price

$5,714

Completion rate

21%

Completions (2024)

117

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

525

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$22,417$34,34239
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate$25,698$39,38525
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$71,767$84,03822
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate$20,646N/A16
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Education, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Education, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Engineering, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideCertificate under 12 weeks25
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate21
Physical Sciences, GeneralAssociate11
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr11
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate11
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr10
Business Administration and Management, GeneralAssociate7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralAssociate4
Computer/Computer Systems Technology/TechnicianAssociate3
Medical/Clinical AssistantCertificate 1-2 yrs3

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance30%375
Retail Trade11%139
Educational Services10%120
Accommodation and Food Services8%99
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6%78
Public Administration5%67
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%59
Construction4%49

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Sources: federal figures for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Mexico. Counts under 10 are not published.

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