by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how New Mexico Highlands University ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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New Mexico Highlands University holds a strong position among schools offering health professions. More specifically it was ranked #411 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico Highlands University conferred 100 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at New Mexico Highlands University report a median salary of $56,161 a year. This is above $51,742, the median for all majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at New Mexico Highlands University, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $19,884 in student loans. This is above $18,900, the typical median for all majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,758 | $9,808 |
| Fees | $2,528 | $2,528 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at New Mexico Highlands University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 68% 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 bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the health professions majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
This health professions program at New Mexico Highlands University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 202 |
| Nursing | 49 |