New Mexico · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#1 of 17 ranked schools in New Mexico
View placement details: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, New MexicoCentral New Mexico Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
New Mexico · 2026
Best Colleges for Business & Finance
#1 of 16 ranked schools in New Mexico
View placement details: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, New Mexico
New Mexico · 2026
Best Colleges for Education
#1 of 15 ranked schools in New Mexico
View placement details: Best Colleges for Education, New MexicoAll 2026 placements
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Other rankings
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #229 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #398 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #368 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #212 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #73 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #104 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #95 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #23 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #66 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #359 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #16 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #22 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #93 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #65 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #22 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Mathematics | National | #44 of 117 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Mathematics, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #86 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Physical Sciences | National | #66 of 110 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 110 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #49 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #144 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | National | #44 of 168 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 168 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #145 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #204 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #292 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #172 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #74 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #243 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #50 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #173 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #58 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #193 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #163 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #111 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #90 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #275 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #386 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #49 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #319 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #40 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.