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Registered Nursing Schools in New Mexico

1,422 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in New Mexico in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 810
Associate Degree 524
Master’s Degree 81
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 51.0%
  • White: 33.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 16,810 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $64,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 10 colleges in New Mexico that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

489 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
22,139 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UNM. This public school has an average net price of $15,070.

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156 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,663. 35% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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123 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,904 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,979. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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102 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
556 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,234.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
490 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 47% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

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San Juan College

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 32% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending SJC will pay a net price of $4,546.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $6,060.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,991 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,994. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Registered Nursing Careers in NM

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $62,500
Registered Nurses 13% $71,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing Practice 32
Nursing Science 6

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