by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #273 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 208 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 247 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 273 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 420 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 442 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNM. This makes it the #233 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #163 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNM is $82,216. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNM paid an average of $1,047 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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The nursing program at UNM awarded 420 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 208 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 37 |
UNM 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 UNM Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UNM make a median salary of $98,087 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 58 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 116 |
| Public Health | 104 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 97 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 81 |
| Allied Health Professions | 67 |
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