Average

Score: 47/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

68/100 · earnings-weighted

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

2-Year Public

📍 Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico 87557

🌐 taos.unm.edu/

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus — tuition $1,872 in-state, $4,872 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 16%

Outcomes

32/100

Affordability

85/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

38/100

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

854

Total Enrollment

16%

Graduation Rate

41%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$8,587

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of New Mexico-Taos Campus ▼

75% 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

$414,428

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,350

1-Year Change

+1.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of New Mexico-Taos 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

29.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

28.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

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

Earnings rank: 96th percentile among certificate-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-Taos 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$71,767	$84,038	+4%	#325 of 962	#115	—
Physical Sciences	—	$50,266	+2%	#14 of 24	#10	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$25,698	$39,385	-19%	#458 of 547	#364	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$22,417	$34,342	-22%	#894 of 947	#731	$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-Taos Campus Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $414,428
Avg rent near campus: $1,350/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 87571 (4.0% cap, Taos)

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🏆 Where University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#25

Physical Sciences, General

of 30 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,872	$4,872

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

77%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$8,587

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,644
$30,001 - $48,000	$10,257
$48,001 - $75,000	$12,161
$75,001 - $110,000	$16,135

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Physical Sciences, General 37 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 31 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 23 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 20 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 15 grads/yr Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 13 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 10 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 6 grads/yr Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other 5 grads/yr Holistic/Integrative Health 5 grads/yr Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 5 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 4 grads/yr General Studies 3 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 2 grads/yr Education, General 2 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Natural sciences managers

$161k/yr 104,300 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Paramedics

$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Emergency medical technicians

$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Bus drivers, transit and intercity

$57k/yr 158,800 jobs

Student Demographics

854

Total Students

63%

Women

22%

Traditional Age (18-24)

75%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 33%

Hispanic 55%

Black 1%

Asian 1%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 75%

With Family 25%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~641 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 57%

Hybrid (Some Online) 27%

Fully Online 16%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 22%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $1,872 for in-state students and $4,872 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,587.

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

The graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 16%. 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-Taos Campus a good school?

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (F): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): 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-Taos Campus?

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus has a total enrollment of 854 students.

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

Yes! Approximately 75% of students at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 641 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ranchos de Taos area.

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