2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in New Mexico
Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You
Nursing is one of the most popular subjects to study in New Mexico. With 1,390 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in New Mexico to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top New Mexico Schools for a Master's in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus the best school in New Mexico for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at New Mexico State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in New Mexico. NMSU Main Campus is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Western New Mexico University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in New Mexico. Located in the remote town of Silver City, Western New Mexico University is a public school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 21,862 |
| Arizona | 12,966 |
| Oklahoma | 3,009 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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