2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico
With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in New Mexico to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the most popular school in New Mexico for nursing students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 3,426 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,858 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CNM. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,978. Associate Degree recipients from CNM accumulate an average of $9,753 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CNM. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Carrington College, Albuquerque helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in New Mexico. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 56 students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $28,284 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Carrington College, Albuquerque does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 15 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, San Juan College landed the # 3 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Farmington, New Mexico, and it awarded 595 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,714 in tuition and fees if they attend SJC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,882. On average, associate degree students take out $13,626 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SJC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 15 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, Clovis Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Clovis Community College is located in Clovis, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 292 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from New Mexico who attend Clovis Community College full time pay an average of $1,736 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,224. Associate Degree recipients from Clovis Community College accumulate an average of $10,343 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clovis Community College. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Santa Fe Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in New Mexico. This small public school is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and it awarded 251 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,505 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SFCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,995. Associate Degree recipients from SFCC accumulate an average of $15,148 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
SFCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and it awarded 908 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New Mexico who attend NMSU Dona Ana full time pay an average of $2,238 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,880. Associate Degree recipients from NMSU Dona Ana accumulate an average of $13,537 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NMSU Dona Ana. In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Gallup, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 204 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNM Gallup is $2,646. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,422. Associate Degree recipients from UNM Gallup accumulate an average of $14,575 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at UNM Gallup, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico list. This small public school is located in Roswell, New Mexico, and it awarded 171 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ENMU - Roswell Campus is $2,424. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,616. On average, associate degree students take out $11,539 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
ENMU - Roswell Campus does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #9, New Mexico Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. New Mexico Junior College is a small public school situated in Hobbs, New Mexico. It awarded 298 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,920 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend New Mexico Junior College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $2,280. Associate Degree recipients from New Mexico Junior College accumulate an average of $9,801 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
New Mexico Junior College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Luna Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, the very small public school handed out 75 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Luna Community College is $1,538. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $2,882. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Luna Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
New Mexico State University - Carlsbad did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Carlsbad, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 130 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Carlsbad is $1,968. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,008. Associate Degree recipients from NMSU Carlsbad accumulate an average of $13,626 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
NMSU Carlsbad does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northern New Mexico College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Espanola, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 95 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Northern New Mexico College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 23% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of New Mexico - Taos Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking. UNM Taos is located in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 56 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $2,004 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNM Taos. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,004. On average, associate degree students take out $14,575 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNM Taos does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking. Located in Los Lunas, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 116 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $1,878 in tuition and fees if they attend UNM Valencia full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,130. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,575 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
UNM Valencia does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Navajo Technical University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Crownpoint, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 49 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Navajo Tech, expect to pay an average of $2,402 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Navajo Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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