An associate's degree in nursing (ADN) is one of the most sought-after degrees in New Mexico’s healthcare industry. It only takes two years to complete, providing valuable nursing training and practice at an affordable cost.

Associate's degree in nursing programs
ADN programs help students obtain registered nursing (RN) licensure in a shorter amount of time than a four-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program. This reduced training time makes these programs more affordable and more widely available. Colleges that provide these programs often offer flexible evening classes to accommodate different schedules. New Mexico State University, University of New Mexico, and San Juan College are just three of the twenty New Mexico colleges that offer accredited ADN programs.

Career outlook
The projected employment growth for registered nurses is 19% over the 2012-2022 decade. This is faster than average for all occupations. New Mexico is home to more than 14,500 RNs earning a median annual salary of $64,000, with top earners reaching as high as $74,000 per year. Newly minted nurses can seek employment with the state’s major healthcare providers, including Genesis HealthCare and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To help the state’s aspiring nurses find the best programs, we’ve compiled below a detailed list of New Mexico nursing schools with accredited ADN programs.

Albuquerque

Carrington College - Albuquerque
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
University of New Mexico - Valencia
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
School Program NCLEX score Time period
Carrington College - Albuquerque
Associate Degree in Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing
Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque
Associate Degree in Nursing
University of New Mexico - Valencia
Associate Degree in Nursing

Other New Mexico cities

Clovis Community College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
Dona Ana Community College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
Luna Community College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
New Mexico State University - Carlsbad
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
Northern New Mexico College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
San Juan College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
Santa Fe Community College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
University of New Mexico - Gallup
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
University of New Mexico - Taos
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
Western New Mexico University
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
School Program NCLEX score Time period
Clovis Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing
Dona Ana Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Associate Degree in Nursing
Luna Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
Associate Degree in Nursing
New Mexico State University - Carlsbad
Associate Degree in Nursing
Northern New Mexico College
Associate Degree in Nursing
San Juan College
Associate Degree in Nursing
Santa Fe Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing
University of New Mexico - Gallup
Associate Degree in Nursing
University of New Mexico - Taos
Associate Degree in Nursing
Western New Mexico University
Associate Degree in Nursing
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