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A Better U Beauty Barber Academy
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,500 · Average net price: $20,494
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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in New Mexico
College Scorecard lists 16 cosmetology & barbering programs at 16 schools in New Mexico. 8 are at public schools; 16 offer a certificate and 5 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $9,650 a year (from 16 schools reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $18,572 (5 programs reporting). Most programs are in Albuquerque (6), Santa Fe (2), Clovis (1). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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Aveda Institute-New Mexico
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,818 · Average net price: $12,187 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,368
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Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $11,250 · Average net price: $13,035
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Central New Mexico Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $2,136 · Average net price: $6,426 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $20,613
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Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,500 · Average net price: $18,644 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,572
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $10,383 · Average net price: $19,966
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Clovis Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,592 · Average net price: $2,113
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Northern New Mexico College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,400 · Average net price: $3,919
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San Juan College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $2,315 · Average net price: $2,104
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University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $2,906 · Average net price: $5,766
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New Mexico Junior College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,960 · Average net price: $5,665
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Glitz School of Cosmetology
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $23,100 · Average net price: $12,541
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Luna Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,490 · Average net price: $21,392
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Urban Academy of Beauty
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $12,000 · Average net price: Not reported · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,572
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Glitz School of Cosmetology - Santa Fe Campus
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,800 · Average net price: $8,721
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Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,828 · Average net price: $21,093 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $15,517
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in New Mexico?
We found 16 certificate or associate programs at 16 schools in New Mexico in College Scorecard data, 8 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in New Mexico?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Luna Community College (Las Vegas, $1,490); Clovis Community College (Clovis, $1,592); New Mexico Junior College (Hobbs, $1,960). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.