Whether you’re looking for your first serious job, or are interested in changing professions, trade schools in New Mexico offer the education you need through a variety of online and campus-based programs across the state. Many certification and diploma courses can be completed in a matter of months, and will qualify you for entry-level positions with some of the region’s top employers.
To find out more about vocational schools in New Mexico, where the best employment opportunities will be in the future, and much, much more, please take advantage of this free informational resource.
The Future of Jobs in New Mexico
With the state’s job market traditionally reliant upon oil and gas production, healthcare and tourism, it should come as no surprise that these industries should experience the greatest growth through 2020. As a matter of fact, according to New Mexico Workforce Connection data, eight of the 10 top growth positions in the state can be found in these industries.
Guide to Trade Schools in NM
The National Center for Education Statistics recognized 22 trade schools in New Mexico at the beginning of the 2014 school year. In the table below, you’ll find a link to each school’s website and basic program information.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anamarc College-Santa Teresa | 2660 Airport Rd Ste 780, Santa Teresa, New Mexico 88008 |
| Aveda Institute-New Mexico | 1816 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104-1160 |
| Brookline College-Albuquerque | 4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105 |
| Brown Mackie College-Albuquerque | 10500 Cooper Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123 |
| Carrington College-Albuquerque | 1001 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107-1642 |
| Computer Career Center-Las Cruces | 850 N Telshor, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011 |
| De Wolff College Hair Styling and Cosmetology | 1500 Eubank N E, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112-4413 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Albuquerque | 5100 Masthead N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 |
| Massage Therapy Trainining Institute | 2701 W Picacho Ave Ste 4, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007 |
| National American University-Albuquerque | 4775 Indian School Road NE Suite 200, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110-3976 |
| National American University-Albuquerque West | 10131 Coors Boulevard North West Suite I-01, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114-0000 |
| Olympian University of Cosmetology | 1011 E 10th St Ste B, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310-5051 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque | 4400 Cutler Avenue NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque West | 8601 Golf Course Road NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114 |
| Santa Fe University of Art and Design | 1600 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-7634 |
| Southwest Acupuncture College-Albuquerque | 7801 Academy NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 |
| Southwest Acupuncture College-Santa Fe | 1622 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 |
| Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque | 5000 Marble NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Albuquerque | 2122 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 |
| Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute | 3410 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107-4403 |
| University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus | 5700 Pasadena NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113-1570 |
| Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe | 1601 St Michael’s Dr Ste A, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-7708 |
Employment & Salary Outlook
New Mexico’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
The 10 fastest-growing professions in the State of New Mexico (among professions experiencing a net growth of 750 new jobs by 2020) are profiled in the list below. Click on any of the featured positions to watch a brief career profile video and view projected employment statistics for the state.
Home Health Aides
Median Salary in NM (2012): $22,200
2010 Employment: 8,230
2020 Employment: 13,180
Pct Change: 60%
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Personal Care Aides
Median Salary in NM (2012): $18,600
2010 Employment: 17,780
2020 Employment: 27,190
Pct Change: 53%
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Coaches and Scouts
Median Salary in NM (2012): $25,200
2010 Employment: 1,050
2020 Employment: 1,530
Pct Change: 46%
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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Median Salary in NM (2012): $36,000
2010 Employment: 2,930
2020 Employment: 4,110
Pct Change: 40%
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Training and Development Specialists
Median Salary in NM (2012): $50,600
2010 Employment: 1,290
2020 Employment: 1,720
Pct Change: 33%
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Software Developers, Systems Software
Median Salary in NM (2012): $94,200
2010 Employment: 1,880
2020 Employment: 2,500
Pct Change: 33%
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Combined Food Preparation and Servers
Median Salary in NM (2012): $18,100
2010 Employment: 13,490
2020 Employment: 17,820
Pct Change: 32%
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Physical Therapists
Median Salary in NM (2012): $82,800
2010 Employment: 1,080
2020 Employment: 1,430
Pct Change: 32%
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Medical Secretaries
Median Salary in NM (2012): $29,500
2010 Employment: 1,260
2020 Employment: 1,650
Pct Change: 31%
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Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas and Mining
Median Salary in NM (2012): $49,900
2010 Employment: 1,650
2020 Employment: 2,160
Pct Change: 31%
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Source: New Mexico Department of Labor