by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM as a strong choice for nursing, placing at #363 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 363 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 19 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 38 of 195 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 403 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 403 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 255 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM report a median salary of $83,193 a year. This is higher than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNM, nursing students borrow a median amount of $18,404 in student loans. This is lower than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 26 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 50 |
UNM granted 403 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (47%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNM. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 55 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 4 |
