2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in New Mexico
Finding the Best Nursing 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Nursing Schools in New Mexico ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in New Mexico to see which programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in New Mexico
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Top 10 Most Popular Nursing Schools
Our analysis found University of New Mexico - Main Campus to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in New Mexico. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UNM carry an average student debt load of $20,180.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Central New Mexico Community College is a great place for nursing students. CNM is a large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from CNM carry an average student debt load of $15,002.
Out of the 21 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. NMSU Main Campus is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at NMSU Main Campus take out is $20,156.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brookline College - Albuquerque. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in New Mexico list. Brookline College - Albuquerque is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Albuquerque.
Nursing majors at Brookline College - Albuquerque take out an average of $42,500 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $384.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carrington College, Albuquerque. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Carrington College, Albuquerque is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Nursing majors at Carrington College, Albuquerque take out an average of $33,375 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $212.
Clovis Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the remote town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Clovis Community College carry an average student debt load of $11,473.
San Juan College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. SJC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Farmington.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at SJC take out is $15,250.
Santa Fe Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in New Mexico ranking. SFCC is a small public school located in the small suburb of Santa Fe.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at SFCC accumulate an average of around $31,521 in student debt.
Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in New Mexico list. Located in the town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
Nursing majors at ENMU - Main Campus take out an average of $22,173 in student loans while working on their egree.
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New Mexico State University - Dona Ana came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at NMSU Dona Ana take out is $17,900.
Full Nursing at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Report
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 12,966 |
| Texas | 21,862 |
| Oklahoma | 3,009 |
Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing Focus Areas
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.
- 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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