by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at NMSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NMSU as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #821 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 821 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New Mexico | 6 of 19 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 96 of 198 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 1 master’s degree in nursing.
NMSU is not currently ranked for nursing at the master’s level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from NMSU identified as women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU granted 1 master’s degree in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men.
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 15 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
NMSU has not been ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of nursing professional certificate degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at NMSU were Black or African American. Roughly 33% 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 professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU granted 13 professional certificate completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (38%).
NMSU granted 2 professional certificate degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at NMSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 137 |