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2025 - Best Nursing Schools in Albuquerque, NM

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2025 Best Nursing Schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Research and compare nursing programs in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Albuquerque, the state of New Mexico, across the nation, and offered online.

Compare Albuquerque Nursing Schools

Compare New Mexico Nursing Schools ADN BSN
Number of Nursing Programs 3 4
Average NCLEX Passing Rate 58.82% 75.80%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range 79.35% to 80.92% 72.90% to 72.90%

 

In total the state of New Mexico offers 26 nursing schools consisting of 6 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 20 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Albuquerque there are 8 nursing schools with 6 private and 2 public schools in Albuquerque to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Albuquerque offer 10 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Albuquerque healthcare needs, nursing programs in Albuquerque offer 5 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Albuquerque have never been more flexible. Albuquerque nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in New Mexico including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 3 ADN degree programs and 3 BSN degree programs in Albuquerque. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Albuquerque to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Brookline College Traditional College

  • 4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J, Albuquerque, NM - 87105
  • ((88) 8) -717-0199

  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus
  • State Rank BSN: 4
  • National Rank BSN: 492
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 85.14%
  • Program Accreditors:
  • State RANK ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

National American University

  • 4775 Indian School Road NE Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM - 87110-3976
  • (505) 348-3700

  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus
  • State Rank BSN: N/A
  • National Rank BSN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 79.76%
  • Program Accreditors:
  • State RANK ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

National American University-Albuquerque West

  • 10131 Coors Boulevard North West Suite I-01, Albuquerque, NM - 87114-0000
  • (505) 348-3750

  • Programs: Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus
  • State Rank BSN: N/A
  • National Rank BSN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A
  • Program Accreditors:
  • State RANK ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

University of New Mexico College of Nursing

  • 1700 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM - 87106
  • ((50) 5) -277-0111

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, The University of New Mexico is a public institution that is recognized both nationally and internationally. It is one of the top nursing schools in the country, ranking among the very best in New Mexico, the Mountain West region, and the Southwest as well. As

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  • Programs: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
  • Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
  • State Rank BSN: N/A
  • National Rank BSN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 92.85%
  • Program Accreditors:
  • State RANK ADN: N/A
  • National Rank ADN: N/A
  • Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

New Mexico has 17 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Albuquerque does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of New Mexico's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Clovis, Crownpoint, Espanola, Farmington, Gallup, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Lunas, Portales, Ranchos de Taos, Roswell, Santa Fe and Silver City.

Nursing Programs in New Mexico

  • Brookline College Traditional College
  • Carrington College-Albuquerque
  • Clovis Community College
  • CNM BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
  • Luna Community College
  • National American University
  • National American University-Albuquerque West
  • Navajo Technical University
  • New Mexico Highlands University
  • New Mexico Junior College BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
  • New Mexico State University - Doña Ana Community College
  • New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
  • New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
  • New Mexico State University-Las Cruces
  • Northern New Mexico College
  • PIMA Medical Institute
  • San Juan College BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
  • University of New Mexico - Santa Fe College of Nursing
  • University of New Mexico College of Nursing
  • University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
  • University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus
  • UNM Taos BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
  • Western NM University/BSN

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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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      Nurse Executive$122,848
      Flight Nurse$91,000
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      Clinical Nurse Manager$85,391
      Nurse Manager$83,117
      Charge Nurse$81,329
      Legal Nurse Consultant$82,000
      Travel Nurse$79,081
      Nurse Case Manager$77,455
      Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator$75,000
      Critical Care Nurse$75,660
      ER Nurse$75,660
      OBGYN Nurse$75,660
      Oncology Nurse$75,660
      Labor and Delivery Nurse$75,660
      Cardiac Nurse$75,660
      Geriatric Nursing$75,660
      Home Health Nurse$71,730
      Hospice Nurse$75,660
      Medical-Surgical Nurse$75,660

      Explore 100 Nursing Career Guides

  • APRN
      • Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
      • Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
      • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AG-ACNP)
      • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AG-PCNP)
      • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
      • Nurse Administrator
      • Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
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