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Nursing Schools in New Mexico

106 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 132 majors commonly available.

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
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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.9%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in New Mexico

19,540 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

Nursing grads earn an average of $97,930 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Mexico that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UNM.

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

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

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending ENMU - Main Campus will pay a net price of $8,961.

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

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Western New Mexico University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,679. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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
Medicine 229
Mental & Social Health Services 163
Communication Sciences 86
Public Health 81
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 69
Rehabilitation Professions 64
Allied Health Professions 17
Other Health Professions 16

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