by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at New Mexico Highlands University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, New Mexico Highlands University highly for health professions, placing at #697 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 697 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 21 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 58 of 254 |
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at New Mexico Highlands University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 149 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The health professions area of study at New Mexico Highlands University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 202 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico Highlands University conferred 100 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
New Mexico Highlands University ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at New Mexico Highlands University report a median salary of $56,161 a year. This is above $51,742, the median for all majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at New Mexico Highlands University, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $19,884 in student loans. This is above $18,900, the typical median for all majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,758 | $9,808 |
| Fees | $2,528 | $2,528 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at New Mexico Highlands University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at New Mexico Highlands University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 149 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 2 |
