University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Published tuition$1,878 - $14,710
Online programs--
Best Online Nursing Programs in Los Lunas, NM (2026)
Los Lunas, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $1,878 to $14,710 per year for indexed programs. Los Lunas has a population of about 17,932. Median household income is $63,696 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albuquerque, NM metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $140,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Los Lunas
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Los Lunas. Distances are calculated from Los Lunas city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Los Lunas. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Brookline College-Albuquerque
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Central New Mexico Community College
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Carrington College-Albuquerque
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Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Los Lunas
Los Lunas is part of the Albuquerque, NM metro area (BLS area code 10740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Mexico statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | Albuquerque, NM | $100,565 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | Albuquerque, NM | $60,073 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $129,370 | NM statewide | $135,466 |
| Nurse Midwife | $123,350 | NM statewide | $129,162 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $140,950 | Albuquerque, NM | $147,592 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,950 | Albuquerque, NM | $41,832 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Los Lunas at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,932 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,696 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Los Lunas-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Albuquerque, NM – 21.5 mi away (759,517 pop)
- Rio Rancho, NM – 33.3 mi away (96,028 pop)
- Santa Fe, NM – 73.7 mi away (110,208 pop)
- Espanola, NM – 91.4 mi away (26,195 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Los Lunas, NM?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Los Lunas. The closest is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus in Los Lunas, NM (6.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque (22.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Los Lunas?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Los Lunas are: Nurse Practitioner ($140,950), Nurse Anesthetist ($129,370), Nurse Midwife ($123,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Mexico statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Albuquerque instead of Los Lunas?
Albuquerque, NM is 21.5 miles from Los Lunas and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Los Lunas an affordable place to study nursing?
Los Lunas’s median household income of $63,696 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Los Lunas while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.