Health Professions at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana sits in Las Cruces, NM.
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Studying Online at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Of 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #6 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #9 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #24 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #131 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #209 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1310 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,199 |
| 2 years | $44,357 |
| 3 years | $43,112 |
| 4 years | $49,952 |
| 5 years | $50,391 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana report median earnings of $49,952, compared with $34,655 for all New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana stands at $13,231.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana pursue many career paths. Here 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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