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Registered Nursing in New Mexico

Registered Nursing Schools in New Mexico

1,509 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Registered Nursing major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in New Mexico

Registered 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 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.3%
  • White: 32.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in New Mexico

16,810 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $64,660 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,873. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

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156 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 36% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $8,495.

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

70% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $41,186.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
440 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,944. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,326. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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San Juan College

Farmington
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,878.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,508.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,669. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,015. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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Registered Nursing Careers in NM

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $62,500
Registered Nurses 13% $71,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing Practice 32
Nursing Science 6

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