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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in New Mexico

120 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 120
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 120

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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.8%
  • White: 31.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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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
2,321 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 51% of the teachers are full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
606 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,568 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,203 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,406 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,152. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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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