Allied Health Professions at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, take a look at what New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is located in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 159 allied health professions graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Many students take online classes at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Among 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #4 of 12 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #56 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #111 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #535 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Allied 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 | $42,177 |
| 2 years | $45,696 |
| 3 years | $43,220 |
| 4 years | $50,481 |
| 5 years | $53,700 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana report median earnings of $50,481, compared with $34,655 for all New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $9,995.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 51% women (81) and 49% men (78).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Of the 51 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 67% were women (34) and 33% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, above the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
This Allied Health Professions program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 102 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 17 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 16 |
| Radiologic Technology | 24 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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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