Practical Nursing Schools in New Mexico

482 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in New Mexico in the 2022-2023 year.

A Practical Nursing major is the 204th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in New Mexico

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	308
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	174
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	174

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in New Mexico is as follows:

• Asian: 3.3%
• Black or African American: 3.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 50.4%
• White: 19.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
• Other Races: 22.2%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in New Mexico

There are 8,380 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $28,310, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in NM

Practical Nursing Careers in NM

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	NM Job Growth	NM Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	10%	$27,890
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	9%	$47,740

Related Majors in New Mexico

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major	Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing	1,390
Health Sciences & Services	468
Mental & Social Health Services	306
Allied Health Professions	295
Communication Sciences	230
Medicine	229
Allied Health Services	177
Public Health	159

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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