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Nursing in New Mexico

Nursing Schools in New Mexico

1,563 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Nursing major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 830
Associate Degree 594
Master’s Degree 88
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.5%
  • White: 32.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 19,540 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $97,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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156 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,448. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

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

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,495. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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102 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
608 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
440 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students get financical aid. 57% of the teachers are full time.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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San Juan College

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,878.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

A typical student attending NMSU Dona Ana will pay a 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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Nursing Careers in NM

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 31% $109,970
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $102,100
Nurse Anesthetists 17% $0
Registered Nurses 13% $71,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
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
Dental Support Services 97

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