7 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs
| # | School | Net Price | Program Earnings | In-State Tuition | Graduation Rate | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, New Mexico
|
$6,199 | $74,953 | $6,863 | 39.8% | 27.6% |
| 2 |
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, New Mexico
|
$7,912 | $81,333 | $7,868 | 34.9% | |
| 3 |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, New Mexico
|
$6,747 | $62,384 | $8,147 | 52.2% | 78.1% |
| 4 |
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico
|
$14,141 | $81,031 | $7,260 | 25.6% | |
| 5 |
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, New Mexico
|
$17,478 | $70,863 | $8,115 | 52.5% | 96.1% |
| 6 |
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
|
$39,885 | $69,146 | 65.3% | ||
| 7 |
Northern New Mexico College
Espanola, New Mexico
|
$5,216 | $6,400 | 32.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What accounts for the $34,669 cost difference between the most and least expensive nursing programs?
Northern New Mexico College offers the lowest net cost at $5,216, while Brookline College-Albuquerque charges $39,885 as a private for-profit institution. Public universities benefit from state funding and the Legislative Lottery Scholarship, which covers tuition for qualifying New Mexico residents.
How do graduation rates compare between low-cost and higher-cost nursing programs?
Brookline College leads with a 65.3% graduation rate despite its $39,885 cost, while Northern New Mexico College achieves 32.6% at the lowest price point. New Mexico State and UNM both maintain graduation rates above 52% with moderate costs around $6,747-$17,478.
Where do New Mexico nursing graduates typically find employment after graduation?
Major employers include Presbyterian Healthcare Services, UNM Health System, and Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque. Rural areas like Silver City and Las Vegas also offer opportunities, with Western New Mexico University graduates earning $81,333 median salaries serving these communities.
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