Average

Score: 46/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

72/100 · earnings-weighted

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

2-Year Public

📍 Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544

🌐 losalamos.unm.edu/

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus — tuition $2,096 in-state, $5,460 out-of-state

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus campus, Los Alamos, NM. Photo: Twinarmadillos, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 30%

Outcomes

46/100

Affordability

73/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

28/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

376

Total Enrollment

30%

Graduation Rate

62%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$10,663

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus ▼

62% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$583,809

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,838

1-Year Change

+1.4%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,792

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$37,150

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$18,450

Median debt at graduation

22.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

15.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 92nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NM wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Physical Sciences	—	$50,266	+2%	#11 of 24	#7	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$25,698	$39,385	-19%	#455 of 547	#361	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$22,417	$34,342	-22%	#891 of 947	#728	$10,169
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$20,646	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $583,809
Avg rent near campus: $2,838/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 87083 (4.9% cap, Cochiti Lake)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,096	$5,460

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

34%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$10,663

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$8,792
$30,001 - $48,000	$9,255
$48,001 - $75,000	$13,905
$75,001 - $110,000	$14,405

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 14 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 12 grads/yr General Studies 10 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 9 grads/yr Engineering, General 5 grads/yr Robotics Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 5 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 2 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 grads/yr Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 1 grads/yr Environmental Science 1 grads/yr Accounting 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Paramedics

$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Emergency medical technicians

$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Student Demographics

376

Total Students

45%

Women

34%

Traditional Age (18-24)

62%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 36%

Hispanic 49%

Black 1%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 62%

With Family 38%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~233 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 29%

Hybrid (Some Online) 31%

Fully Online 40%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%

25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?

Tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is $2,096 for in-state students and $5,460 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,663.

What is the graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?

The graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 30%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus a good school?

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus has a total enrollment of 376 students.

Is there rental demand near University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?

Yes! Approximately 62% of students at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 233 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Los Alamos area.

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