Registered Nursing at Central New Mexico Community College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Central New Mexico Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central New Mexico Community College is located in Albuquerque, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 241 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Central New Mexico Community College.
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Studying Online at Central New Mexico Community College
Distance learning is available at Central New Mexico Community College. Of 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
Rankings can help you compare Central New Mexico Community College’s Registered 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 181 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #43 of 188 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #410 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Central New Mexico Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Central New Mexico Community College are 77% women (186) and 23% men (55).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Central New Mexico Community College
Among the 241 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded 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 Registered 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 |
Minority students account for 60% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Central New Mexico Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.