City Rankings
Best Colleges in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Top colleges in Albuquerque ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $36,440
Top Colleges in Albuquerque
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central New Mexico Community College #1502 national | $36,869 |
| 2 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus #1767 national | $44,792 |
| 3 | Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute | $27,660 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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