Nursing at New Mexico Junior College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico Junior College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico Junior College is located in Hobbs, NM.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico Junior College
Distance learning is available at New Mexico Junior College. Of 2,235 students, 426 (19%) studied exclusively online and 886 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at New Mexico Junior College
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico Junior College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #10 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #48 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #139 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #401 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1202 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from New Mexico Junior College
Graduates of New Mexico Junior College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,879 |
| 2 years | $59,169 |
| 4 years | $68,386 |
| 5 years | $78,630 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from New Mexico Junior College earn a median of $68,386, compared with $37,422 for all New Mexico Junior College graduates — about 83% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from New Mexico Junior College stands at $13,472.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at New Mexico Junior College
This Nursing program at New Mexico Junior College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at New Mexico Junior College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.