Registered Nursing at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 137 registered nursing degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Of 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #91 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #752 of 1,861 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #91 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #752 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 85% women (117) and 15% men (20).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 137 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 85% were women (117) and 15% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 89 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 76% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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