Health Professions at Western New Mexico University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Western New Mexico University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western New Mexico University sits in Silver City, NM.
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Studying Online at Western New Mexico University
Distance learning is available at Western New Mexico University. Among 3,531 students, 2,131 (60%) studied exclusively online and 786 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Western New Mexico University
Use these rankings to compare Western New Mexico University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #14 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #19 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #83 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #197 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #723 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1947 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Western New Mexico University
Students who complete Western New Mexico University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,106 |
| 2 years | $64,628 |
| 3 years | $69,426 |
| 4 years | $75,334 |
| 5 years | $64,748 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Western New Mexico University earn a median of $75,334, compared with $47,710 for all Western New Mexico University graduates — about 58% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Western New Mexico University is $26,898.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Western New Mexico University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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