by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at New Mexico Highlands University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates New Mexico Highlands University as a strong choice for nursing, placing at #569 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 569 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 19 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 59 of 195 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at New Mexico Highlands University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico Highlands University conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
New Mexico Highlands University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 395 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from New Mexico Highlands University report a median salary of $86,042 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, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $21,392 in student loans. This is above $18,900, the typical median for all majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,758 | $9,808 |
| Fees | $2,528 | $2,528 |
Find out more about New Mexico Highlands University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at New Mexico Highlands University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 73% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
New Mexico Highlands University awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (73%).
