Health Professions at Central New Mexico Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Central New Mexico Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central New Mexico Community College sits in Albuquerque, NM.
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Studying Online at Central New Mexico Community College
Many students take online classes at Central New Mexico Community College. Among 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) studied exclusively online and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
Rankings can help you compare Central New Mexico Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #77 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #81 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #888 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Those who finish Central New Mexico Community College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,417 |
| 2 years | $40,433 |
| 3 years | $43,463 |
| 4 years | $49,676 |
| 5 years | $59,702 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $49,676, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Central New Mexico Community College is $11,351.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Central New Mexico Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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