by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in health professions at New Mexico Highlands University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, New Mexico Highlands University highly for health professions, placing at #701 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 701 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 26 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 61 of 342 |
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at New Mexico Highlands University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 149 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The health professions area of study at New Mexico Highlands University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 202 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 49 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico Highlands University awarded 149 master’s degrees in health professions.
New Mexico Highlands University is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 18% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at New Mexico Highlands University are Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico Highlands University handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in health professions.
New Mexico Highlands University is not yet ranked for health professions at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in health professions from New Mexico Highlands University identified as women.
The largest share of health professions graduate certificate degree graduates at New Mexico Highlands University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a graduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at New Mexico Highlands University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions | 100 |