Nursing at New Mexico Highlands University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico Highlands University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico Highlands University sits in Las Vegas, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 49 nursing degrees were awarded at New Mexico Highlands University.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico Highlands University
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico Highlands University. Among 2,704 students, 1,399 (52%) studied exclusively online and 923 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at New Mexico Highlands University
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico Highlands University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #17 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #50 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #115 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #493 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #936 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from New Mexico Highlands University
Students who complete New Mexico Highlands University’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 | $73,248 |
| 2 years | $81,031 |
| 3 years | $79,950 |
| 4 years | $86,042 |
| 5 years | $107,510 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from New Mexico Highlands University earn a median of $86,042, compared with $51,742 for all New Mexico Highlands University graduates — about 66% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from New Mexico Highlands University stands at $21,392.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at New Mexico Highlands University are 86% women (42) and 14% men (7).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University
Of the 49 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at New Mexico Highlands University, 86% were women (42) and 14% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at New Mexico Highlands University
The Nursing program at New Mexico Highlands University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 49 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at New Mexico Highlands University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.