The state’s education ecosystem includes three major research universities; additional four-year institutions; independent community colleges; cooperative education sites; and specialized training facilities across 50 locations statewide. More than 133,000 students are enrolled in public higher education, with nearly 40,000 at top-tier research universities.

New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship can cover up to 100% of tuition and required fees at public colleges, strengthening the talent pipeline and upskilling capacity. hed.nm.gov