Easiest Licenses in New Mexico (2026)

135 licensed professions in New Mexico, ranked from easiest to hardest. Scores are based on education hours, exams, fees, apprenticeship requirements, time to complete, and continuing education burden.

#	License	Score	Grade	Label
1	Alcohol Server	1	A	Quick Start
2	Arborist	1	A	Quick Start
3	Auctioneer	1	A	Quick Start
4	Boiler Operator	1	A	Quick Start
5	CDL Driver	1	A	Quick Start
6	Childcare	1	A	Quick Start
7	CNA	1	A	Quick Start
8	Crane Operator	1	A	Quick Start
9	Drone Pilot	1	A	Quick Start
10	EMT	1	A	Quick Start
11	Environmental Scientist	1	A	Quick Start
12	Esthetician	1	A	Quick Start
13	Food Handler	1	A	Quick Start
14	Home Health Aide	1	A	Quick Start
15	Insurance Agent	1	A	Quick Start
16	Locksmith	1	A	Quick Start
17	Nail Technician	1	A	Quick Start
18	Notary	1	A	Quick Start
19	Painting Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
20	Pest Control Operator	1	A	Quick Start
21	Phlebotomist	1	A	Quick Start
22	Security Guard	1	A	Quick Start
23	Tax Preparer	1	A	Quick Start
24	Bail Bondsman	2	A	Quick Start
25	Collection Agency	2	A	Quick Start
26	Dental Assistant	2	A	Quick Start
27	Driving Instructor	2	A	Quick Start
28	Irrigation Technician	2	A	Quick Start
29	Optician	2	A	Quick Start
30	Pawnbroker	2	A	Quick Start
31	Radon	2	A	Quick Start
32	Roofing Contractor	2	A	Quick Start
33	Septic Installer	2	A	Quick Start
34	Well Driller	2	A	Quick Start
35	Asbestos	3	A	Quick Start
36	Fire Alarm Technician	3	A	Quick Start
37	Insurance Adjuster	3	A	Quick Start
38	Lead Rrp	3	A	Quick Start
39	Mold	3	A	Quick Start
40	Pool Contractor	3	A	Quick Start
41	Property Manager	3	A	Quick Start
42	Firefighter	4	A	Quick Start
43	Hearing Aid Specialist	4	A	Quick Start
44	Low Voltage Installer	4	A	Quick Start
45	Massage Therapist	4	A	Quick Start
46	Tattoo Artist	4	A	Quick Start
47	Freight Broker	5	A	Quick Start
48	Personal Trainer	5	A	Quick Start
49	Pharmacy Technician	5	A	Quick Start
50	Polygraph Examiner	5	A	Quick Start
51	Solar Installer	5	A	Quick Start
52	Surgical Technologist	5	A	Quick Start
53	Water/Wastewater Operator	5	A	Quick Start
54	Auto Mechanic	6	A	Quick Start
55	LPN	6	A	Quick Start
56	Mold Inspector	6	A	Quick Start
57	Home Inspector	7	A	Quick Start
58	Polysomnographic Technologist	7	A	Quick Start
59	Nuclear Medicine Technologist	8	A	Quick Start
60	Radiation Therapist	8	A	Quick Start
61	Real Estate Agent	8	A	Quick Start
62	Funeral Director	9	A	Quick Start
63	HVAC Technician	9	A	Quick Start
64	Medical Coder	9	A	Quick Start
65	Real Estate Appraiser	10	A	Quick Start
66	Real Estate Broker	10	A	Quick Start
67	Veterinary Technician	10	A	Quick Start
68	Welder	10	A	Quick Start
69	Electrologist	11	A	Quick Start
70	Irrigation Contractor	11	A	Quick Start
71	Sign Language Interpreter	11	A	Quick Start
72	Substance Abuse Counselor	11	A	Quick Start
73	Tow Truck Operator	11	A	Quick Start
74	General Contractor	12	A	Quick Start
75	Paramedic	12	A	Quick Start
76	Private Investigator	12	A	Quick Start
77	OTA	13	A	Quick Start
78	PTA	13	A	Quick Start
79	Radiologic Technologist	13	A	Quick Start
80	Registered Nurse	13	A	Quick Start
81	Respiratory Therapist	13	A	Quick Start
82	Fire Sprinkler	14	A	Quick Start
83	Occupational Therapist	14	A	Quick Start
84	Swimming Pool Contractor	15	A	Quick Start
85	Dietitian	16	A	Quick Start
86	Nurse Practitioner	16	A	Quick Start
87	Nursing Home Administrator	16	A	Quick Start
88	Speech-Language Pathologist	16	A	Quick Start
89	Acupuncturist	17	A	Quick Start
90	Counselor	17	A	Quick Start
91	Court Reporter	17	A	Quick Start
92	Dental Hygienist	17	A	Quick Start
93	Chiropractor	18	A	Quick Start
94	Clinical Laboratory Scientist	18	A	Quick Start
95	LMFT	18	A	Quick Start
96	Physical Therapist	18	A	Quick Start
97	School Counselor	18	A	Quick Start
98	Audiologist	19	A	Quick Start
99	Midwife	19	A	Quick Start
100	Physician Assistant	20	A	Quick Start
101	LCSW	21	B	Clear Path
102	Perfusionist	21	B	Clear Path
103	Art Therapist	22	B	Clear Path
104	Medical Assistant	23	B	Clear Path
105	Pharmacist	23	B	Clear Path
106	Teacher	23	B	Clear Path
107	Veterinarian	23	B	Clear Path
108	Architect	26	B	Clear Path
109	Interior Designer	26	B	Clear Path
110	Plumber	26	B	Clear Path
111	Music Therapist	28	B	Clear Path
112	Dentist	30	B	Clear Path
113	Optometrist	31	B	Clear Path
114	Athletic Trainer	32	B	Clear Path
115	Nurse Midwife	32	B	Clear Path
116	Electrician	33	B	Clear Path
117	Behavior Analyst	34	B	Clear Path
118	Landscape Architect	34	B	Clear Path
119	Anesthesiologist Assistant	35	B	Clear Path
120	Psychologist	35	B	Clear Path
121	Social Worker	36	B	Clear Path
122	Professional Engineer	37	B	Clear Path
123	Surveyor	37	B	Clear Path
124	Soil Scientist	38	B	Clear Path
125	Cosmetologist	39	B	Clear Path
126	Physician	39	B	Clear Path
127	Crna	40	B	Clear Path
128	Pilot	41	C	Structured Path
129	Naturopathic Doctor	43	C	Structured Path
130	Barber	45	C	Structured Path
131	Genetic Counselor	55	C	Structured Path
132	Podiatrist	55	C	Structured Path
133	CPA	57	C	Structured Path
134	Orthotist-Prosthetist	64	D	Committed Path
135	Geologist	82	F	Advanced Path

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What is the easiest license to get in New Mexico?

Based on our data, the easiest license in New Mexico is Alcohol Server with a difficulty score of 1/100.

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