Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Western New Mexico University · Silver City, NM
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,319Median earnings 3 years after
$74,001Median 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 Western New Mexico University earn a median of $64,319. 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
| College | Earnings (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-Main Campus Albuquerque | $71,767 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other programs at Western New Mexico University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
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$62,565 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$55,907 - Social WorkGraduate certificate
$54,127 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMaster's degree
$48,453 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$42,250 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$34,345 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$32,386 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,591 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$34,941 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$50,365 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$48,401 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$40,776 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$42,238
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Western New Mexico University make?
The median salary is $64,319 and $74,001 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.