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Allied Health in New Mexico

Allied Health Schools in New Mexico

858 students earned Allied Health degrees in New Mexico in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in New Mexico

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 466
Associate Degree 216
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 104
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 104
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Master’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 51.2%
  • White: 31.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in New Mexico

7,870 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $59,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 10 colleges in New Mexico that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,448. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $13,873. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,015. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
606 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,621. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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San Juan College

Farmington
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $3,878.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,664. 79% of students get financical aid. 37% of the teachers are full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,203 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,979. 91% of students get financical aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. A typical student attending NMSU Main Campus will pay a net price of $8,495. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Allied Health Careers in NM

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $57,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing 1,390
Health Sciences & Services 468
Mental & Social Health Services 306
Communication Sciences 230
Medicine 229
Allied Health Services 177
Public Health 159
Dental Support Services 97

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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