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Registered Nursing Schools in New Mexico

1,352 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 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 740
Associate Degree 543
Master’s Degree 62
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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.3%
  • White: 36.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending CNM will pay a net price of $3,322. 35% of the teachers are full time.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
608 Total Students

An average student at Brookline College - Albuquerque will pay a net price of $35,183. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,796 after earning their degree at this institution.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
440 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,410 a year. This private school has an average net price of $37,247. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 40 to 1.

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San Juan College

Farmington
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,052 a year.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,411. Graduates earn an average $25,969 after graduation.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,650 after graduation.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

A typical student attending ENMU - Main Campus will pay a net price of $8,961. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,292. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year.

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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