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Accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Mexico

12 accounting and bookkeeping programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these accounting and bookkeeping programs, and New Mexico has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Bookkeeping and accounting clerks record and check financial data so an organization keeps complete, accurate books. Some employers want college classes or a degree in accounting, others hire people with a high school diploma and train them on the job; certification is not usually required.1 In New Mexico, 2 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 9 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much do accounting and bookkeeping classes cost in New Mexico?

$2,088 to $4,530 is what most accounting and bookkeeping programs in New Mexico cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $999 to $6,140

In the typical program

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
64%
Earned a year, estimated
about $49,200
Length
32 to 52 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in New Mexico may also offer accounting and bookkeeping classes. How these figures are made

Are there free accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Mexico?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington and other New Mexico cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 4 programs are online.

All 12 accounting and bookkeeping programs in New Mexico approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting: Associate Degree (CNM)

    Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01

    Albuquerque

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01, Albuquerque · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,499
    Program website, Accounting: Associate Degree (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
    More details about Accounting: Associate Degree (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,348
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,928
    Students counted
    1,046
    a year, estimated
    $41,400
    price
    $5,499

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Specialist Certificate

    Santa Fe Community College-North-C24

    Santa Fe

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Santa Fe Community College-North-C24, Santa Fe · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,144
    Program website, Accounting Specialist Certificate at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24
    More details about Accounting Specialist Certificate at Santa Fe Community College-North-C24
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,035
    Length
    32 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $684
    Students counted
    160
    a year, estimated
    $44,100
    price
    $1,144

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Specialist A.A.S

    San Juan College-North-C29

    Farmington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    San Juan College-North-C29, Farmington · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$12,400
    Price if you pay yourself$6,140
    Program website, Accounting Specialist A.A.S at San Juan College-North-C29
    More details about Accounting Specialist A.A.S at San Juan College-North-C29
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,091
    Length
    64 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,200
    Students counted
    150
    a year, estimated
    $12,400
    price
    $6,140

  • PayrollIn personNo diploma needed

    Accounting: Payroll Clerk

    Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01

    Albuquerque

    No diploma needed

    Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01, Albuquerque · Payroll · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$61,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,231
    Program website, Accounting: Payroll Clerk at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
    More details about Accounting: Payroll Clerk at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,305
    Length
    32 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,464
    Students counted
    59
    a year, estimated
    $61,200
    price
    $2,231

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Accounting: Bookkeeping Certificate (CNM)

    Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01

    Albuquerque

    No diploma needed

    Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01, Albuquerque · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$61,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,043
    Program website, Accounting: Bookkeeping Certificate (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
    More details about Accounting: Bookkeeping Certificate (CNM) at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,305
    Length
    32 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,196
    Students counted
    59
    a year, estimated
    $61,200
    price
    $3,043

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Technician CERT Program PROG 2082

    Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 East

    Ruidoso

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 East, Ruidoso · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$54,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,152
    Program website, Accounting Technician CERT Program PROG 2082 at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 East
    More details about Accounting Technician CERT Program PROG 2082 at Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso C325 East
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,556
    Length
    32 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,690
    Students counted
    16
    a year, estimated
    $54,200
    price
    $2,152

  • Accounting certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Certificate

    New Mexico State University

    Based in Alamogordo, NM

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New Mexico State University, based in Alamogordo, NM · Accounting certificate · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Accounting Certificate at New Mexico State University
    More details about Accounting Certificate at New Mexico State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,900
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Intuit QuickBooks Online Plus (PTFIN4012)

    ProTrain, LLC

    Based in Raleigh, NC

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ProTrain, LLC, based in Raleigh, NC · QuickBooks and accounting software · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$999
    Program website, Intuit QuickBooks Online Plus (PTFIN4012) at ProTrain, LLC
    More details about Intuit QuickBooks Online Plus (PTFIN4012) at ProTrain, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 2 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $235
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $999

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    PTSY0020 - Bookkeeping Administration - Live Online

    ProTrain, LLC

    Based in Raleigh, NC

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ProTrain, LLC, based in Raleigh, NC · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,895
    Program website, PTSY0020 - Bookkeeping Administration - Live Online at ProTrain, LLC
    More details about PTSY0020 - Bookkeeping Administration - Live Online at ProTrain, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $725
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,895

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    PTFIN3011 - Bookkeeping Administration Expert

    ProTrain, LLC

    Based in Raleigh, NC

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ProTrain, LLC, based in Raleigh, NC · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,965
    Program website, PTFIN3011 - Bookkeeping Administration Expert at ProTrain, LLC
    More details about PTFIN3011 - Bookkeeping Administration Expert at ProTrain, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $725
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,965

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bookkeeping/Accounting COE

    Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04

    Roswell

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04, Roswell · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,256
    Program website, Bookkeeping/Accounting COE at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04
    More details about Bookkeeping/Accounting COE at Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell C04
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,430
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,256

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Technician - Certificate Program PROG 281

    Southeast New Mexico College

    Carlsbad

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeast New Mexico College, Carlsbad · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,351
    Program website, Accounting Technician - Certificate Program PROG 281 at Southeast New Mexico College
    More details about Accounting Technician - Certificate Program PROG 281 at Southeast New Mexico College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    11 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,233
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,351

How to pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Mexico

WIOA funding can pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Mexico

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Mexico

programs with a price cost under $2,000
3 of 12
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
9th of 36
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
18 of 19
accounting and bookkeeping programs here, against the typical state's 12
12 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the accounting and bookkeeping classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the New Mexico accounting and bookkeeping program numbers come from

Which New Mexico accounting and bookkeeping programs are on this list?

These are the accounting and bookkeeping programs New Mexico approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what New Mexico offers.

How New Mexico accounting and bookkeeping program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some accounting and bookkeeping programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in New Mexico

Sources for the facts about accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Mexico

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List