Top RN-to-BSN Programs in New Mexico
Are you ready to earn your online nursing degree?
Credit: Erwin Widmer / EyeEm / Getty ImagesThere is an aggressive nurse replacement effort going on in New Mexico. Although it is possible to become a registered nurse (RN) with an associate degree, those with a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree are in highest demand.
Currently some 14,780 RNs work in the state, with mean annual earnings of $66,000. If you want to be a part of a growing workforce in the American Southwest, start by looking into the top New Mexico RN-to-BSN programs listed below.
Popular Online RN-to-BSN Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the Best New Mexico BSN Programs and Schools
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM- 4 year
- Campus + Online
- In-State$6,605
- Out-of-state$23,942
- Retention Rate68%
- Acceptance Rate97%
- Students Enrolled22,139
- Institution TypePublic
- Percent Online Enrollment53%
- AccreditationYes
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
- Las Cruces, NM
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
- In-State$6,728
- Out-of-state$25,055
- Retention Rate73%
- Acceptance Rate78%
- Students Enrolled10,323
- Institution TypePublic
- Percent Online Enrollment75%
- AccreditationYes
New Mexico Highlands University
- Las Vegas, NM
- 2 year
- Campus + Online
- In-State$4,758
- Out-of-state$9,414
- Retention Rate52%
- Acceptance Rate97%
- Students Enrolled2,740
- Institution TypePublic
- Percent Online Enrollment87%
- AccreditationYes
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
- Portales, NM
- 2 year
- Campus + Online
- In-State$4,194
- Out-of-state$6,174
- Retention Rate62%
- Acceptance Rate28%
- Students Enrolled5,106
- Institution TypePublic
- Percent Online Enrollment82%
- AccreditationYes
San Juan College
- Farmington, NM
- 2 year
- Campus + Online
- In-State$1,344
- Out-of-state$4,272
- Retention Rate69%
- Acceptance Rate0%
- Students Enrolled5,307
- Institution TypePublic
- Percent Online Enrollment59%
- AccreditationYes
Western New Mexico University
- Silver City, NM
- 4 year
- Campus + Online
- In-State$4,417
- Out-of-state$11,400
- Retention Rate58%
- Acceptance Rate0%
- Students Enrolled3,013
- Institution TypePublic
- Percent Online Enrollment82%
- AccreditationYes
We use a data-driven methodology to rank the best nursing programs, making it easy to find a program that meets your needs. Informed by data from the most reputable sources, including the U.S. Department of Education, our methodology is based on metrics that matter most to nursing students, including academic quality, affordability, reputation, and program offerings. This ranking is from 2021.
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