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Northern New Mexico College
Espanola, New Mexico · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 921 Paseo de Onate, Espanola, NM 87532 · Phone: (505) 747-2100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northern New Mexico College is a public trade and career school in Espanola, NM, offering cosmetology and barber programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Northern New Mexico College carry a median debt of $6,000 and earn a median of $38,112 ten years after entry. Completion rate data for this campus specifically is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Northern New Mexico College; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,190 | $37,750 | $46,240 |
| Barbers | $36,440 | $39,100 | $39,320 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Mexico (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Northern New Mexico College is a public college located in Espanola, New Mexico, in a distant-town setting. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and participates in federal Title IV student aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Among its trade and career offerings, the college's top programs are cosmetology schools (3 completions) and barber schools (2 completions), drawn from two program families.
Federal data shows some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The overall completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for comparable institutions in New Mexico is 42.9%, and how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $6,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,112. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend this campus. Total undergraduate enrollment is 926, with 5 trade program completers reported.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on cosmetology or barber training rather than longer associate-degree pathways, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult or career-changer fit cannot be confirmed beyond the presence of these vocational program families. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current federal outcome data before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northern New Mexico College offers cosmetology schools (3 completions) and barber schools (2 completions), spanning two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this specific campus is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate in New Mexico is 42.9%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates are $38,112 ten years after entry, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (505) 747-2100 or visit https://nnmc.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northern New Mexico College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs, in addition to federal Title IV aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for cosmetology or barber training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?188058.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology and barbering are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or New Mexico's licensing board to confirm requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northern New Mexico College by phone at (505) 747-2100 or visit their website at https://nnmc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby cosmetology or barber programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; review the College Scorecard for nearby institutions to compare.
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- Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa FeSanta Fe, NM · 75% completion
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- University of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusLos Alamos, NM · 23% completion
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.