Health Professions at New Mexico Junior College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what New Mexico Junior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico Junior College is located in Hobbs, NM.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico Junior College
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico Junior College. Of 2,235 students, 426 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 886 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at New Mexico Junior College
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico Junior College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #12 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #16 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #60 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #184 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #536 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1848 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from New Mexico Junior College
Students who complete New Mexico Junior 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 | $59,879 |
| 2 years | $59,169 |
| 4 years | $68,386 |
| 5 years | $78,630 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from New Mexico Junior College earn a median of $68,386, compared with $37,422 for all New Mexico Junior College graduates — about 83% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from New Mexico Junior College comes in at $13,472.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at New Mexico Junior College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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