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Allied Health in New Mexico

Allied Health Schools in New Mexico

890 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in New Mexico

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 451
Associate Degree 270
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 91
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 91
Bachelor’s Degree 61

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.5%
  • White: 33.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 13.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in New Mexico

There are 7,870 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in New Mexico

Allied Health grads earn an average of $59,500 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. 35% of the teachers are full time.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

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

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San Juan College

Farmington
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 32% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,627 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 41% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, ENMU - Roswell Campus grads earn an average salary of $31,638.

41 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. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,861 after earning their degree at this institution.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
782 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,149. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,060. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,005 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,122.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,361 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,159. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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

99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus.

Allied Health Careers in NM

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $66,530
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 17% $71,180
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $62,130
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 15% $75,800
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $33,990
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $57,640
Surgical Technologists 6% $42,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Allied Health Services 657
Health Sciences & Services 584
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 424
Dental Support Services 245
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 214
Mental & Social Health Services 197
Health/Medical Admin Services 193
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 32

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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