Best Social Sciences Colleges in New Mexico
9 accredited institutions in New Mexico offering social sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
9
Colleges
1,437
Graduates/yr
8
Public
Associate's
Top Degree
Ranked: Social Sciences Programs in New Mexico
1
PublicAssociate's
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque
564
Graduates/yr
$1,584
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque
450
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$6,803
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces
246
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$6,283
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales
87
Graduates/yr
55%
Acceptance
$4,194
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas
36
Graduates/yr
$4,888
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell
27
Graduates/yr
$2,040
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
San Juan College
Farmington
12
Graduates/yr
$1,344
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of the Southwest
Hobbs
9
Graduates/yr
$16,470
Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
$18,661
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
Western New Mexico University
Silver City
6
Graduates/yr
$4,914
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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Studying Social Sciences in New Mexico
New Mexico has 9 accredited colleges offering social sciences programs, producing 1,437 graduates annually. Of these, 8 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for New Mexico residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
Other Programs in New Mexico
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.