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.
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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 |
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.