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2024 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in New Mexico

2 Colleges in New Mexico
66 Master's Degrees
$99,409 Avg Early-Career Salary
Nursing is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #2 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in New Mexico to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 66 master's degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Nursing in New Mexico

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in nursing.

Top New Mexico Schools for a Master's in Nursing

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University of New Mexico - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in nursing. UNM is a very large public university located in the city of Albuquerque.

Soon after graduating, nursing master's recipients generally make an average of $99,409 in their early careers.

More information about a master’s in nursing from University of New Mexico - Main Campus

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17 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in nursing needs to check out Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus. Located in the town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in nursing from Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus

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4 Annual Graduates

New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in nursing. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces.More information about a master’s in nursing from New Mexico State University - Main Campus

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4 Annual Graduates

Western New Mexico University is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in nursing. Located in the town of Silver City, Western New Mexico University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in nursing from Western New Mexico University


 

Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 235 2,931
Arizona 180 2,678
Oklahoma 153 97

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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Nursing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 62
Nursing Practice 4

Majors Similar to Nursing

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mental & Social Health Services 160
Communication Sciences 86
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 62
Public Health 54
Allied Health Professions 17
Health & Medical Administrative Services 9
Dental Support Services 4
Alternative Medicine & Systems 4
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 2

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