Central New Mexico Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 15,203 students.
About This School
Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico with approximately 15,203 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,621 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), formerly Technical Vocational Institute (TVI), is a public community college based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1964, CNM offers associate degrees, professional certificates, and training options.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in the Albuquerque area, with an average net price of just $3,454 per year and a median debt at graduation of only $4,500 — among the lowest you'll find anywhere. That said, the median earnings of $34,000 ten years out reflect the reality of an associate-degree-focused school, so if you're aiming for a four-year career path, plan to transfer or stack credentials beyond your first degree. Worth considering if you want an affordable, practical start without taking on serious debt.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (15,203 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Central New Mexico Community College
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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