Nursing at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
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Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #92 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #781 of 1,918 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #92 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #781 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #92 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #781 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,075 |
| 2 years | $62,422 |
| 3 years | $63,275 |
| 4 years | $68,637 |
| 5 years | $77,887 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $68,637, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $18,484.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
The Nursing program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 137 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 2 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 13 |
| Nursing Practice | 18 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.