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Nursing Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 1,390 students earned their Nursing degrees in NM.

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 741
Associate Degree 543
Master’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.9%
  • White: 36.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,716 a year. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,322.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 77% of the teachers are full time.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
608 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $23,796 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
440 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 39% of the teachers are full time. 40 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

San Juan College

Farmington
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,411.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,650 a year. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,292. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $62,500
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $102,100
Nurse Anesthetists 17% $0
Registered Nurses 13% $71,310
Nurse Midwives 10% $105,500

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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