Clinical/Medical Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University
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New Mexico Highlands University is in Las Vegas, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 200 clinical/medical social work graduations were recorded at New Mexico Highlands University.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico Highlands University
Distance learning is available at New Mexico Highlands University. Among 2,704 students, 1,399 (52%) studied exclusively online and 923 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Social Work Rankings at New Mexico Highlands University
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico Highlands University’s Clinical/Medical Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 46 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 46 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Social Work graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Social Work graduates at New Mexico Highlands University are 82% women (163) and 18% men (37).
Clinical/Medical Social Work Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University
Among the 51 bachelor’s clinical/medical social work graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, 80% were women (41) and 20% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 76% of Clinical/Medical Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, above the national average of 54%.*
Clinical/Medical Social Work Master’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University
Of the 149 master’s clinical/medical social work graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, 82% were women (122) and 18% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Social Work master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 64 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 59% of Clinical/Medical Social Work master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Social Work program at New Mexico Highlands University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Clinical/Medical Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | $52,157 |
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
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