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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Mexico

6 Colleges
$64,238 Avg Salary
$28,730 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in New Mexico. In total, 1,390 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in New Mexico.

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New Mexico to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico

The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top New Mexico Schools for a Bachelor's in Nursing

Our analysis found Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New Mexico. Located in the town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at ENMU - Main Campus accumulate an average of around $24,619 in student debt.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New Mexico Highlands University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at New Mexico Highlands University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,706.

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Out of the 6 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UNM accumulate an average of around $28,077 in student debt.

Full Nursing at University of New Mexico - Main Campus Report

#4

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western New Mexico University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the town of Silver City, Western New Mexico University is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Western New Mexico University carry an average student debtload of $32,712.

Full Nursing at Western New Mexico University Report

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at New Mexico State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in New Mexico. NMSU Main Campus is a large public school located in the midsize suburb of Las Cruces.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at NMSU Main Campus accumulate an average of around $26,032 in student debt.

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Brookline College - Albuquerque ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico list. Brookline College - Albuquerque is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Albuquerque.

On average, nursing graduates from Brookline College - Albuquerque take out $40,716 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $384.

Full Nursing at Brookline College - Albuquerque Report

Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 12,966
Texas 21,862
Oklahoma 3,009

Nursing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 266,651
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 16,104
Nursing Administration 9,838
Nursing Practice 7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 5,092
Nursing Science 4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,021
Nurse Anesthetist 1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1,883
Critical Care Nursing 773
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 563
School Nursing 553
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 509
Clinical Nurse Leader 444
Clinical Nurse Specialist 419
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 331
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 181
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 57
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 53
Palliative Care Nursing 14
Forensic Nursing 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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