by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western New Mexico University ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Western New Mexico University was ranked #1,446 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #14 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western New Mexico University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Western New Mexico University. This makes it the #534 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western New Mexico University is $72,711. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Western New Mexico University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,088 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Western New Mexico University.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Western New Mexico University in 2020-2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 14 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 3 |
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