Registered Nursing at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus sits in Albuquerque, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 462 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of New Mexico-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 | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 188 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #135 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #407 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1119 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 188 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #135 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #407 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1119 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 81% women (374) and 19% men (88).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 403 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 79% were women (320) and 21% were men (83).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 130 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 191 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 26 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Of the 55 master’s registered nursing graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 91% were women (50) and 9% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, above the national average of 39%.*
*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
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
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