by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western New Mexico University ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Western New Mexico University was ranked #1,277 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #10 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 751 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,277 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western New Mexico University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western New Mexico University is $73,666. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University paid an average of $292 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $205 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,914 | $11,400 |
| Fees | $2,954 | $2,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,940 | $10,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,288 | $4,288 |
Learn more about Western New Mexico University tuition and fees.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Western New Mexico University in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western New Mexico University does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western New Mexico University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Western New Mexico University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 8 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 4 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
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