Find Trade Colleges

Study Area & Zipcode

Nursing & Nursing Assistants in New Mexico

Find Schools Near

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in New Mexico

424 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 270
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 270
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 270
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 154
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 154

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.5%
  • White: 24.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 20.0%
undefined

Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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.

undefined

Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in New Mexico

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

undefined

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

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,322. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. In their early career, CNM grads earn an average salary of $28,172.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Clovis Community College will pay a net price of $5,411.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending NMSU Dona Ana will pay a net price of $5,292.

#4

San Juan College

Farmington
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,052 after earning their degree at this institution. 92% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
606 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,568 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,850.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, SFCC grads earn an average salary of $29,650. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
941 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
622 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,721. In their early career, NMSU Grants grads earn an average salary of $28,814. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
608 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,796 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,716 after earning their degree at this institution.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.