Practical Nursing Schools in New Mexico

In <nil>, 379 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in NM.

In terms of popularity, Practical Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in New Mexico

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	254
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	125
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	125

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in New Mexico is as follows:

• Asian: 1.3%
• Black or African American: 3.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 52.5%
• White: 19.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
• Other Races: 20.8%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 8,380 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $28,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in NM

Practical Nursing Careers in NM

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	NM Job Growth	NM Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	10%	$27,890
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	9%	$47,740

Related Majors in New Mexico

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major	Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing	1,390

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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