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- Employment: 12,340
- Hourly Mean Wage: $30.55
- Annual Mean Wage: $63,550
If ever there were a prime symbol of Southwestern culture, New Mexico is it. Southwestern culture reflects a combination of Hispanic, Mexican, Native American, and American heritage, which undeniably reflects the characteristics of the residents living in the Land of Enchantment. Bordering the country of Mexico as well as boasting one of the highest concentrations of Native Americans after Alaska and Oklahoma, New Mexico possesses a strong mixed cultural heritage that is unique to the state. Residents typically take great pride in the Southwestern flair of New Mexico, as evidenced in the plethora of ethnic and hybrid cuisines, art, even languages. Those living here enjoy a generally slower-paced way of life, though the state is not without bustling metropolitan hotspots.
Oil and gas production is the driving force behind the state's economy, leading the nation in crude oil and natural gas supply. However, the Land of Enchantment is about more than just energy resources. New Mexico's health care industry is holding steady as well, and those looking to work in nursing will find the best local opportunities in populous metropolitan areas like in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, as well as in some outlying areas like Eastern New Mexico. This is undoubtedly due to the fact that when there are more residents, there will inevitably be a greater need for health care practitioners. To become a registered nurse (RN) in New Mexico, you must first earn a diploma, associate, or bachelor's degree from an approved nursing program. Then, you must also successfully complete the NCLEX-RN examination to obtain a nursing license. RNs hoping to gain licensure in the state must also provide proof of English competency as well as fingerprint cards for a full criminal background check. In addition, New Mexico is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows for nurses licensed in New Mexico to legally practice in other participating states. As of October 2009, 22 states are participating in the NLC.
School Name: Central New Mexico Community College
Address: 525 Buena Vista SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
Contact: (505) 224-3000
Website: www.cnm.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 24 to 1
School Name: Clovis Community College
Address: 417 Schepps Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 88101-8381
Contact: (505) 769-2811
Website: www.clovis.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 21 to 1
School Name: Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Address: 1500 S Ave K, Portales, New Mexico 88130
Contact: (575) 562-1011
Website: www.enmu.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;Associate's degree;Bachelor's degree;Master's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Address: 52 University Blvd, Roswell, New Mexico 88203
Contact: (575) 624-7000
Website: www.roswell.enmu.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
School Name: Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso
Address: 709 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
Contact: (575) 257-2120
Website: www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
School Name: ITT Technical Institute-Albuquerque
Address: 5100 Masthead N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
Contact: (505) 828-1114
Website: www.itt-tech.edu
Type of School: 4-year, primarily associate's, Private for-profit
Programs Offered: Associate's degree;Bachelor's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 21 to 1
School Name: Luna Community College
Address: Hot Springs Blvd, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701
Contact: (505) 454-2500
Website: www.luna.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
School Name: Navajo Technical College
Address: Lower Point Road, State Road 371, Crownpoint, New Mexico 87313-0849
Contact: (505) 786-4100
Website: www.navajotech.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
School Name: New Mexico Junior College
Address: 5317 Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Contact: (505) 492-2787
Website: www.nmjc.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
School Name: New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Address: 2400 North Scenic Drive, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
Contact: (575) 439-3600
Website: nmsua.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 24 to 1
School Name: New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
Address: 1500 University Dr, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220
Contact: (575) 234-9200
Website: artemis.nmsu.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Address: 3400 S Espina, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001
Contact: (575) 527-7500
Website: dabcc.nmsu.edu/
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 20 to 1
School Name: New Mexico State University-Grants
Address: 1500 Third Street, Grants, New Mexico 87020
Contact: (505) 287-7981
Website: grants.nmsu.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
School Name: New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Address: 2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001
Contact: (575) 646-0111
Website: www.nmsu.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: Associate's degree;Bachelor's degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master's degree;Post-master's certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
School Name: Northern New Mexico College
Address: 921 Paseo de Onate, Espanola, New Mexico 87532
Contact: (505) 747-2100
Website: nnmc.edu
Type of School: 4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate;Bachelor's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
School Name: Pima Medical Institute
Address: 2201 San Pedro NE Bldg 3 Ste 100, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
Contact: (505) 881-1234
Website: www.pmi.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Private for-profit
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;Associate's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 27 to 1
School Name: San Juan College
Address: 4601 College Blvd, Farmington, New Mexico 87402-4699
Contact: (505) 326-3311
Website: WWW.SANJUANCOLLEGE.EDU
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 26 to 1
School Name: Santa Fe Community College
Address: 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508-4887
Contact: (505) 428-1000 x—-
Website: www.sfccnm.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
School Name: University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Address: 200 College Rd, Gallup, New Mexico 87301-5697
Contact: (505) 863-7500
Website: www.gallup.unm.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Programs Offered: One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
School Name: University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Address: 1700 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
Contact: (505) 277-0111
Website: www.unm.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree;Bachelor's degree;Master's degree;Post-master's certificate
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 20 to 1
School Name: University of Phoenix-New Mexico Campus
Address: 5700 Pasadena NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113-1570
Contact: (800) 333-8671
Website: www.phoenix.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Private for-profit
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;Bachelor's degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 25 to 1
School Name: Western New Mexico University
Address: 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, New Mexico 88061
Contact: (505) 538-6336
Website: www.wnmu.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Public
Programs Offered: Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate's degree;Two but less than 4 years certificate;Bachelor's degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master's degree
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
Source: http://www.bls.gov/oes/