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Health Professions Schools in New Mexico

5,898 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,603
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,328
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,328
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,328
Bachelor’s Degree 1,280
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 839
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 839
Master’s Degree 464
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 348
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 348
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 348
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.1%
  • White: 30.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 14.0%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in New Mexico

138,470 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $58,300, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque
1,036 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque
720 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,172 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,322.

#3

New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Las Cruces
296 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#4

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas
251 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,146 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#5

San Juan College

Farmington
182 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 34% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

#6

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus

Portales
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at ENMU - Main Campus. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,278 after graduation.

#7

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Las Cruces
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
645 Total Students
#8

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

In their early career, NMSU Dona Ana grads earn an average salary of $28,814. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,292.

#9

Brookline College - Albuquerque

Albuquerque
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
608 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,183. Graduates earn an average $23,796 after graduation.

#10

Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque

Albuquerque
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
606 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $31,568 after graduation. An average student at PMI Albuquerque will pay a net price of $20,850.

Health Professions Careers in NM

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Personal Care Aides 40% $19,910
Home Health Aides 37% $22,020
Nurse Practitioners 31% $109,970
Physician Assistants 28% $112,330
Radiation Therapists 25% $84,730
Medical Appliance Technicians 25% $38,120
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $66,530
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $132,350
Physical Therapists 24% $93,250
Phlebotomists 23% $28,080
Health Specialties Professors 23% $133,800
Physical Therapist Aides 23% $28,220
Physicists 23% $148,620
Medical Assistants 22% $30,050
Respiratory Therapists 22% $57,850
Software Applications Developers 22% $0
Physical Therapist Assistants 21% $47,870
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $62,500
Clergy 19% $50,090
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 18% $33,640
Occupational Therapists 18% $79,590
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $102,100
Massage Therapists 18% $39,580
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 17% $71,180
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $54,850
Podiatrists 17% $106,030
Nurse Anesthetists 17% $0
Veterinarians 17% $94,060
Medical Secretaries 16% $31,150
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $62,130
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 15% $75,800
Community Health Workers 15% $36,150
Social Work Professors 14% $0
Dental Hygienists 14% $76,300
Substance Abuse Counselors 14% $0
Dental Assistants 14% $34,160
Dispensing Opticians 13% $29,880
Dentists 13% $153,010
Rehabilitation Counselors 13% $38,400
Registered Nurses 13% $71,310
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $53,860
Medical Scientists 13% $70,010
Speech-Language Pathologists 13% $72,100
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 13% $51,210
Substance Abuse Social Workers 12% $44,590
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $72,020
Medical Equipment Preparers 12% $35,580
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $73,060
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 11% $0
Dental Laboratory Technicians 11% $35,780
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 11% $33,380
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 11% $20,860
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 11% $35,280
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 11% $48,790
Therapists 11% $80,510
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 10% $62,230
Nurse Midwives 10% $105,500
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $33,990
Nursing Assistants 10% $27,890
Healthcare Support Workers 10% $39,600
Administrative Services Managers 10% $88,960
Dietetic Technicians 9% $20,680
Psychology Professors 9% $72,520
Family and General Practitioners 9% $165,060
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9% $47,740
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $57,640
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $66,810
Marketing Managers 8% $90,620
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $39,970
Chiropractors 8% $67,030
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 8% $30,240
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $33,760
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $37,240
Engineers 7% $114,000
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
Surgical Technologists 6% $42,380
Computer Workers 6% $76,890
Sales Managers 6% $83,220
Managers 5% $94,930
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $208,000
Pharmacists 4% $127,610
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $50,800
Psychiatric Technicians 1% $26,100
Dentists 0% $155,710
Recreational Therapists 0% $35,800
Medical Transcriptionists 0% $36,610
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $64,350
Computer Programmers -8% $71,040

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