Nursing Assistant Schools in New Mexico

In 2022-2023, 313 students earned their Nursing Assistant degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Nursing Assistant is the 352nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors in New Mexico

Nursing Assistant 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	5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	5

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.9%
• Black or African American: 2.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 50.5%
• White: 15.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
• Other Races: 28.1%

Jobs for Nursing Assistant Grads in New Mexico

6,200 people in the state and 1,450,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing assistant.

Wages for Nursing Assistant Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, nursing assistant grads earn an average of $28,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

Most Popular Nursing Assistant Programs in NM

Nursing Assistant Careers in NM

Some of the careers nursing assistant majors go into include:

Job Title	NM Job Growth	NM Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	10%	$27,890

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References

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

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