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Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in New Mexico

2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in New Mexico

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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 analysis found Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New Mexico. Located in the town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico list. NMSU Main Campus is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces.

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#4

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM

Out of the 4 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Western New Mexico University landed the # 4 spot on the list. 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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Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Texas 21,862
Arizona 12,966
Oklahoma 3,009

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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