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Top Nursing Schools in New Mexico

This page lists 21 schools in New Mexico that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 7 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 14 associate degree (ADN), 7 bachelor's (BSN), 3 master's and 2 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 18 public and 3 private for-profit. 17 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Albuquerque (5), Las Cruces (2) and Las Vegas (2).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (21)

Western New Mexico University campus

Western New Mexico University

PublicUniversitySilver City, NM

Western New Mexico University is a public university in Silver City, NM. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Before you apply in New Mexico

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of New Mexico. See online coursework and clinical requirements.