Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · University of New Mexico-Main Campus · Albuquerque, NM

CIP 51.38

$71,767Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,038Median earnings 4 years after
$86,437Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of New Mexico-Main Campus earn a median of $71,767 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839).

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other New Mexico schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe
$79,098—
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces
$78,510$13,590
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces
$78,510$13,590
Carrington College-Albuquerque
Albuquerque
$76,515$32,311
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque
$74,923$8,666
Clovis Community College
Clovis
$73,387$9,750
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Gallup
$71,767—
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Los Lunas
$71,767—
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
Ranchos de Taos
$71,767—
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs
$71,456$12,677
San Juan College
Farmington
$67,860$11,629
Southeast New Mexico College
Carlsbad
$64,037—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $71,767 one year after graduation and $86,437 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.