Nursing at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus sits in Albuquerque, NM.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Of 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #42 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #135 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #429 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1130 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #42 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #135 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #429 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1130 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #42 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #135 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #429 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1130 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Students who complete University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,048 |
| 2 years | $74,029 |
| 3 years | $78,489 |
| 4 years | $83,193 |
| 5 years | $93,889 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus take home a median $83,193, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus stands at $18,404.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
The Nursing program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 462 |
| Nursing Science | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.