New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Public in Las Cruces, NM. 26 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, fire science, construction trades and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 50 | $61,644 | $10,865 | $123 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 15 | $28,775 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 32 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 86 | not reported | $10,833 | $123 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 28 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $28,775 one year out, 40% below the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $61,644 one year out, about the same as the national median for imaging & surgical tech associate degree programs ($60,642).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Glitz School of Cosmetology (Las Cruces, NM), about 3 miles away
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus (Las Cruces, NM), about 5 miles away
- Western Technical College (El Paso, TX), about 38 miles away
- Southwest University at El Paso (El Paso, TX), about 44 miles away
- Pima Medical Institute-El Paso (El Paso, TX), about 45 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.