Registered Nursing
Western New Mexico University · Silver City, NM
Students at Western New Mexico University can pursue Registered Nursing at Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's levels. The Bachelor program, with 33 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $84,626 four years after completion, which is 33% above the national median for Registered Nursing programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners. The median salary for Nurse Anesthetists is $212,650. This program holds accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc..
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$84,626
Completers
33
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
5
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Associate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
Not reported
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $212,650 | Not reported | 47,810 |
| Nurse Midwives | $129,650 | Not reported | 6,960 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,260 | Not reported | 280,140 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $110,680 | 23% | 515,100 |
| Registered Nurses | $86,070 | 5% | 3,175,390 |
Show 1 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,780 | Not reported | 72,700 |
Program Accreditation
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (Accredited)
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$7,856
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,342
Graduation Rate
33.7%
Total Enrollment
2,026
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Chabot College — $163,641
- Contra Costa College — $160,743
- Unitek College — $150,789
- Mission College — $147,965
- College of Marin — $147,805