Registered Nursing at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 registered nursing degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Among 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #5 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #70 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #115 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #615 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 79% women (31) and 21% men (8).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Of the 39 associate’s registered nursing graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 79% were women (31) and 21% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 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 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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.