New Mexico Social Work Degree Programs

AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW

New Mexico Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: June 18th, 2026

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 5 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

Whether you live in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho or elsewhere in New Mexico, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in New Mexico by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in New Mexico below.

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Dept. of Education - 2026

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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Social Work Schools in New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales, NM 1st for In-State Tuition $7,194 IN-STATE TUITION $9,174 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$28,370

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

3,357

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

38.93%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,194

Out-of-State Tuition:

$9,174

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$4,904

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

91.66%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

500

Average SAT Math Score:

480

New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, NM 2nd for In-State Tuition $7,416 IN-STATE TUITION $12,336 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$24,626
Master's Degree
$42,421
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,451

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

26.45%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,416

Out-of-State Tuition:

$12,336

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,838

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, NM 3rd for In-State Tuition $7,856 IN-STATE TUITION $14,342 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program description:

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$44,919
Graduate/Professional Certificate
$44,395

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$42,641
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,026

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

24.18%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,856

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,342

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$8,522

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM 4th for In-State Tuition $8,183 IN-STATE TUITION $25,307 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$30,840
Master's Degree
$45,552

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

11,946

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

53.42%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,183

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,307

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$8,889

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.97%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

525

Average SAT Math Score:

505

University of the SouthwestHobbs, NM 5th for In-State Tuition $16,670 IN-STATE TUITION $16,670 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$41,784

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

346

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

26.6%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$16,670

Out-of-State Tuition:

$16,670

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$16,927

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A