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111 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Licensed Practical Nursing major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in New Mexico

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 111
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 111

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.0%
  • White: 23.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in New Mexico

There are 2,180 people in the state and 701,690 people in the nation working in licensed practical/vocational nurse training jobs.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, licensed practical/vocational nurse training grads earn an average of $47,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,050.

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There are 5 colleges in New Mexico that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 47% of the teachers are full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
782 Total Students

An average student at PMI Albuquerque will pay a net price of $21,149. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending NMSU Dona Ana will pay a net price of $4,998. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,361 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,159.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,889 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,234. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in NM

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9% $47,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing Assistants & Aides 304

View all majors related to Licensed Practical Nursing

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