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Registered Nursing at Western New Mexico University

If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Western New Mexico University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western New Mexico University sits in Silver City, NM.

Studying Online at Western New Mexico University

Online coursework is an option at Western New Mexico University. Of 3,531 students, 2,131 (60%) studied exclusively online and 786 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at Western New Mexico University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western New Mexico University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Mexico #12 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) New Mexico #16 of 19
Best Value Southwest (Region) #70 of 181
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #157 of 188
Best Value Nationwide #575 of 1,843
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1393 of 1,861

Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Western New Mexico University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

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