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 rates NMSU as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #828 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 828 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New Mexico | 7 of 19 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 101 of 195 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 137 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 137 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
NMSU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 55 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 531 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at NMSU report a median salary of $68,637 a year. This is above $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NMSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $18,484 in student loans. This is below $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Learn more about NMSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 65% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
NMSU granted 137 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (65%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NMSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 15 |
