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Health Professions Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 848 students earned their Health Professions degrees in NM.

A Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in New Mexico

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 464
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 348
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 348
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 348
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.0%
  • White: 39.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in New Mexico

There are 138,470 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $58,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 9 colleges in New Mexico that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

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

90% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation.

#2

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Las Cruces
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
645 Total Students
#3

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas
135 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,518. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

#4

New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Las Cruces
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

#5

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Southwestern College

Santa Fe
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
164 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 16%.

#7

University of the Southwest

Hobbs
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at USW.

#8

Western New Mexico University

Silver City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. In their early career, Western New Mexico University grads earn an average salary of $28,635. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

#8

Southwest Acupuncture College - Santa Fe

Santa Fe
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
33 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Health Professions Careers in NM

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 31% $109,970
Physician Assistants 28% $112,330
Radiation Therapists 25% $84,730
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $66,530
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $132,350
Physical Therapists 24% $93,250
Health Specialties Professors 23% $133,800
Physicists 23% $148,620
Respiratory Therapists 22% $57,850
Software Applications Developers 22% $0
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $62,500
Clergy 19% $50,090
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 18% $33,640
Occupational Therapists 18% $79,590
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $102,100
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 17% $71,180
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $54,850
Podiatrists 17% $106,030
Veterinarians 17% $94,060
Nurse Anesthetists 17% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $62,130
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 15% $75,800
Community Health Workers 15% $36,150
Social Work Professors 14% $0
Dental Hygienists 14% $76,300
Substance Abuse Counselors 14% $0
Dispensing Opticians 13% $29,880
Dentists 13% $153,010
Rehabilitation Counselors 13% $38,400
Registered Nurses 13% $71,310
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $53,860
Medical Scientists 13% $70,010
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 13% $51,210
Speech-Language Pathologists 13% $72,100
Substance Abuse Social Workers 12% $44,590
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $72,020
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $73,060
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 11% $0
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 11% $33,380
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 11% $35,280
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 11% $48,790
Therapists 11% $80,510
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $33,990
Nurse Midwives 10% $105,500
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 10% $62,230
Administrative Services Managers 10% $88,960
Psychology Professors 9% $72,520
Dietetic Technicians 9% $20,680
Family and General Practitioners 9% $165,060
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9% $47,740
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $57,640
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $66,810
Marketing Managers 8% $90,620
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $39,970
Chiropractors 8% $67,030
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $33,760
Engineers 7% $114,000
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
Surgical Technologists 6% $42,380
Sales Managers 6% $83,220
Computer Workers 6% $76,890
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $208,000
Managers 5% $94,930
Pharmacists 4% $127,610
Psychiatric Technicians 1% $26,100
Dentists 0% $155,710
Recreational Therapists 0% $35,800
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $64,350
Computer Programmers -8% $71,040

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