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Practical Nursing in New Mexico

Practical Nursing Schools in New Mexico

379 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Practical Nursing is the 5th most popular major out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in New Mexico

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 254
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 125
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 125

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 52.5%
  • White: 19.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 20.8%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in New Mexico

8,380 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $28,310 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,294 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $3,927. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

A typical student attending NMSU Dona Ana will pay a net price of $4,998. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,836 after earning their degree at this institution.

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San Juan College

Farmington
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
782 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,778 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

In their early career, SFCC grads earn an average salary of $29,829. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,060. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
946 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
692 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,836 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
556 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,005 Total Students

A typical student attending UNM Gallup will pay a net price of $7,122. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 58% of the teachers are full time.

Practical Nursing Careers in NM

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $27,890
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9% $47,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Allied Health Professions 750
Allied Health Services 657
Health Sciences & Services 584
Dental Support Services 245
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 214
Mental & Social Health Services 197
Health/Medical Admin Services 193
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 32

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