Nursing at Central New Mexico Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Central New Mexico Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Central New Mexico Community College sits in Albuquerque, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 241 nursing graduations were recorded at Central New Mexico Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Central New Mexico Community College
Many students take online classes at Central New Mexico Community College. Of 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) studied exclusively online and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
Use these rankings to compare Central New Mexico Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #44 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #432 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Students who complete Central New Mexico Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,083 |
| 2 years | $62,734 |
| 3 years | $66,822 |
| 4 years | $72,221 |
| 5 years | $82,031 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $72,221, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 93% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Central New Mexico Community College stands at $14,519.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Central New Mexico Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Central New Mexico Community College are 77% women (186) and 23% men (55).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Central New Mexico Community College
Of the 241 associate’s nursing graduates at Central New Mexico Community College, 77% were women (186) and 23% were men (55).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 97 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Central New Mexico Community College
The Nursing program at Central New Mexico Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 241 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Central New Mexico Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.