CDL and truck driving / New Mexico / Albuquerque
Compare CDL and truck driving programs near Albuquerque.
See 4 programs from 3 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Albuquerque. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
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- Reported tuition range
- $3,000–$5,995
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A CDL Program160 Driving Academy · Albuquerque, NM | 3.4 mistraight line | Hybrid | $5,995+ $150 books and supplies = $6,145 reported total | 5 weeks | 77%229/296 exits | 43%48/111 eligible | $14,500second quarter |
| Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B non-credit- CNMICentral New Mexico Community College -Central-C01 · Albuquerque, NM | 3.4 mistraight line | Hybrid | $3,000+ $0 books and supplies = $3,000 reported total | 3 weeks | 100%179/179 exits | 78%193/246 eligible | $11,724second quarter |
| Commercial Driver's License (CDL) non-credit Class A- CNMICentral New Mexico Community College -Central-C01 · Albuquerque, NM | 3.4 mistraight line | Hybrid | $5,000+ $0 books and supplies = $5,000 reported total | 4 weeks | 98%242/247 exits | 49%208/424 eligible | $11,724second quarter |
| CDL Training ProgramPhoenix Truck Driving School · Albuquerque, NM | 14.3 mistraight line | In person | $5,965+ $30 books and supplies = $5,995 reported total | 4 weeks | 81%655/809 exits | 66%592/891 eligible | $24,960second quarter |
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Among 4 nearby programs reporting both amounts, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B non-credit- CNMI at Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01 has the lowest reported combined amount: $3,000 ($3,000 tuition and fees + $0 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $3,000 to $6,145. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.
Local job market / May 2025
A related occupation’s local pay
BLS metro area: Albuquerque, NM
One related occupation is Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 53-3032) across the named metro area. Its worker wages are not earnings of graduates from the programs above, and these programs may prepare people for other jobs. The metro boundary differs from this page’s 30-mile program search area. Employment is an estimate of jobs, not openings. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. How to compare these figures.