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 New Mexico Highlands University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Highlands University was ranked #1,294 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #10 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Mexico Highlands University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at New Mexico Highlands University is $73,248. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at New Mexico Highlands University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $21,392 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 216 |
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