by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NMSU Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #577 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 153 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in nursing from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #534 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #187 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,229 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 93 |
| Communication Sciences | 52 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 24 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 20 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.