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Registered Nursing in New Mexico

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Registered Nursing Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 1,352 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 740
Associate Degree 543
Master’s Degree 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.3%
  • White: 36.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in New Mexico

There are 16,810 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $64,660, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

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

96% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,428.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. An average student at Brookline College - Albuquerque will pay a net price of $35,183. 67% of students get financical aid.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
440 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,410 a year. 39% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

San Juan College

Farmington
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,052 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,969 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,650 after graduation.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. 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.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

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

Registered Nursing Careers in NM

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $62,500
Registered Nurses 13% $71,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing Practice 32
Nursing Science 6

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