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General Education Schools in New Mexico

223 students earned Education degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Education major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in New Mexico

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 163
Associate Degree 53
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.5%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 90 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, education grads earn an average of $67,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 11 colleges in New Mexico that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,961.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,428. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending NMSU Dona Ana will pay a net price of $5,292.

#3

San Juan College

Farmington
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,705. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,052 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,302.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,663. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,635 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,046 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
709 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, Mesalands Community College grads earn an average salary of $23,093.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
622 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,721.

General Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Education Professors 8% $63,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Teacher Education Grade Specific 782
Teacher Education Subject Specific 289
Student Counseling 176
Special Education 144
Educational Administration 99
Curriculum & Instruction 50
Educational Assessment 35
Education Philosophy 18

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