by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NMSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU as a strong choice for health professions, ranked #1,294 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,294 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in New Mexico | 7 of 21 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 132 of 254 |
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 228 |
| Master’s | 65 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 15 |
The health professions area of study at NMSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 228 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
NMSU is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU earn a median of $58,942 a year. This is above $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NMSU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $19,100 in student loans. This is below $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Find out more about NMSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. About 69% of graduates 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 158 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NMSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 65 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 15 |
