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2025 Best Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico

1 College in New Mexico
1,219 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$17,300 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, cosmetology sits in the middle of the road, ranking #226 out of 395 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

There was only one school in New Mexico to review for the 2025 Best Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico ranking.

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Associate Degrees in Cosmetology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Cosmetology in New Mexico

The schools below may not offer all types of cosmetology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top New Mexico Schools in Cosmetology

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
37.0% Growth in Graduates

Central New Mexico Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in cosmetology. CNM is a large public college located in the city of Albuquerque.

Students who graduate with their degree from the cosmetology program report average early career wages of $16,496.

More information about a degree in cosmetology from Central New Mexico Community College

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 159
Arizona 287 14

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Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 499
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 329
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 216
Barbering/Barber 147
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 13
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 10
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 5

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 137

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