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Allied Health Professions in New Mexico

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Allied Health Professions Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 750 students earned their Allied Health degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions 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 357
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 357
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 357
Associate Degree 233
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 115
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 115
Bachelor’s Degree 45

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 53.1%
  • White: 32.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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
21,398 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 35% of the teachers are full time.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,292.

#3

San Juan College

Farmington
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 34% of the teachers are full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,278 after graduation. 40% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,424. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,716 after earning their degree at this institution.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
606 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,850. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,650 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,663.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. A typical student attending UNM Gallup will pay a net price of $7,349. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,203 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,274.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus. 99% of students get financical aid.

Allied Health Professions 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 Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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