@Northern we partner in your dreams
Small Community,
Big Opportunity
@Northern we meet you where you are. Whether you are a first-generation student just out of high school or a returning student with work and family obligations, you will find the academic options and one-to-one support you need throughout your educational journey. Whether your career goals are in STEM fields, business, nursing, education, the film industry, arts & humanities or tech trades, one of our 50+ programs can meet your needs.
Quality Academics &
Fully-Online Programs
NORTHERN is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and holds prestigious program-specific accreditations in Engineering, Associate Degree Nursing, and in our fully-online Teacher Education, Business Administration, and RN to BSN Nursing programs. Our accomplished faculty is dedicated to your success. We offer unique undergraduate research opportunities, residency programs, and internships. Our tech trades have strong union apprenticeship affiliations. Alumni leave Northern with a world of opportunities ahead of them.
Student Support
& Career Services
At Northern, we are committed to guiding you through every step toward your career. We offer resources for career exploration, planning and development; internships and other earn-while-you-learn opportunities; job search, resume and interview skills training. We also provide professional development workshops and career fairs. Our partnership with GoEducate expands this support and links our programs to real jobs.
News
Student Research: Española GloveWorks
What began three years ago as the Parkinson’s Glove Project at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) and Española Valley High School (EVHS) has transformed into Española GloveWorks, a newly formed 501(c)(3) focused on developing youth creativity, technical competence and leadership while bringing the hope of a promising technology to people suffering from Parkinson's disease.
NNMC Interns Explore Career Opportunities in the Community
In Fall of 2024, Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) Career Services Department launched a transformative internship program designed to provide career-ready opportunities for first-generation college students from underserved communities. The internships are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce readiness. During the program’s first year, Career Services has placed 50 students in paid internships across a range of high-demand fields.
Carnegie Foundation: NNMC among Opportunity Colleges and Universities
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is proud to announce that it has received the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching 2025 Opportunity Colleges and Universities Classification. Northern is one of 478 institutions to earn this prestigious classification, which recognizes institutions that provide higher than expected levels of access to low-income and underrepresented students, and their students experience strong earnings outcomes.
New Tech Trades Programs at NNMC: Carpentry, Welding, HVAC
Northern New Mexico College Technical Trades is excited to announce three new programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-paying, in-demand industries: HVAC Technology, Welding Technology and Carpentry Technology. All three programs were designed in conjunction with local unions to ensure students are trained to current industry standards. Graduates are eligible for one-year pre- apprenticeship programs, with could potentially reduce a four-year apprenticeship (leading to journeyman status) by one year.
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