Registered Nursing at Western New Mexico University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Western New Mexico University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western New Mexico University sits in Silver City, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 registered nursing degrees were granted at Western New Mexico University.
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Studying Online at Western New Mexico University
Online coursework is an option at Western New Mexico University. Of 3,531 students, 2,131 (60%) studied exclusively online and 786 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Western New Mexico University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western New Mexico University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #12 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #16 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #70 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #157 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #575 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1393 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Western New Mexico University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Western New Mexico University are 75% women (15) and 25% men (5).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Western New Mexico University
Of the 20 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Western New Mexico University, 75% were women (15) and 25% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western New Mexico University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 85% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western New Mexico 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Western New Mexico University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.