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Nursing Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 1,390 students earned their Nursing degrees in NM.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in New Mexico

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 741
Associate Degree 543
Master’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.9%
  • White: 36.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 19,540 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $97,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in New Mexico that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

508 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending CNM will pay a net price of $3,322. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
608 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,796 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. An average student at Brookline College - Albuquerque will pay a net price of $35,183.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
440 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $37,247. 39% of the teachers are full time. 40 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

San Juan College

Farmington
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,969 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,411. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $29,650 after graduation. 75% of students get financical aid.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending ENMU - Main Campus will pay a net price of $8,961. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year.

Nursing Careers in NM

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 31% $109,970
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $62,500
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $102,100
Nurse Anesthetists 17% $0
Registered Nurses 13% $71,310
Nurse Midwives 10% $105,500

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Health Sciences & Services 468
Mental & Social Health Services 306
Allied Health Professions 295
Communication Sciences 230
Medicine 229
Allied Health Services 177
Public Health 159
Dental Support Services 97

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