# Western New Mexico University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Silver City, NM. IPEDS 188304, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-new-mexico-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,666
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,626 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,088 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in NM: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NM median for this major (5 colleges, $86,559): -$1,933
- Versus the U.S. median: -$586

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,626 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,381 | $37,212 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,336 | $37,012 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,493 | $55,469 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | not reported | not reported | not available |
| 110k+ | $13,210 | $58,652 | 1.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Highlands University | $97,309 | $21,392 | $14,838 | 26% |
| Eastern New Mexico University | $95,650 | $18,750 | $4,904 | 45% |
| University of New Mexico | $86,559 | $25,271 | $15,489 | 55% |
| Western New Mexico University | $84,626 | $31,088 | $8,522 | 32% |
| New Mexico State University | $78,951 | $20,500 | $8,889 | 55% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage not reported metro, $94,340 NM, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage not reported metro, $124,300 NM, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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