by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at UNM. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 #390 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 390 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 19 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 of 198 |
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 conferred 55 master’s degrees in nursing.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 24 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 280 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,382 | $27,256 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,634 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at UNM are White. Roughly 44% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UNM conferred 55 master’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 2 doctoral degrees in nursing.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from UNM identified as women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at UNM were White. Roughly 100% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNM awarded 2 doctoral completions in nursing science in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 4 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
UNM is not currently ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in nursing from UNM identified as women.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at UNM are White. Approximately 50% 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 professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNM awarded 4 professional certificate completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNM. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 403 |