by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CNM. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 13 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CNM highly for nursing, ranked #361 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 361 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 19 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 37 of 195 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at CNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 241 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central New Mexico Community College conferred 241 associate’s degrees in nursing.
CNM is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 98 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,368 | $8,256 |
| Fees | $428 | $428 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at CNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central New Mexico Community College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 31 |
CNM awarded 241 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (40%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.