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Education Schools in New Mexico

2,266 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of 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 715
Bachelor’s Degree 571
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 400
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 400
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 400
Associate Degree 356
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 133
Post-Master’s Certificate 133
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.5%
  • White: 37.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Education Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 44,500 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, education grads earn an average of $55,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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There are 10 colleges in New Mexico that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

488 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,424. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,146 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $9,518.

237 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. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,278 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 73% of the teachers are full time.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,322. 35% of the teachers are full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,635 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,234 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,534 after earning their degree at this institution.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 51% of the teachers are full time.

Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $133,800
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 20% $0
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 17% $29,540
Political Science Professors 17% $0
Biological Science Professors 15% $63,230
Business Professors 15% $83,080
Interpreters and Translators 15% $57,200
Economics Professors 14% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $65,320
Social Sciences Professors 11% $89,880
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 10% $54,690
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 10% $18,000
History Professors 10% $62,340
Psychology Professors 9% $72,520
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $49,340
Education Professors 8% $63,220
Chemistry Professors 8% $0
Computer Science Professors 8% $78,070
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $81,470
Preschool Teachers 8% $29,820
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $52,070
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $0
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $37,240
Librarians 7% $48,450
Teachers 7% $0
Education, Training, and Library Workers 7% $38,960
Preschool Education Administrators 6% $40,280
Special Education Teachers 6% $58,050
Instructional Coordinators 6% $57,850
Social Scientists 6% $75,830
Teacher Assistants 6% $20,110
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $51,490
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 5% $83,330
Middle School Teachers 5% $50,980
Elementary School Teachers 5% $52,950
Mathematical Science Professors 5% $53,440
Special Education Professors 5% $53,670
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $46,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 4% $48,870
Education Administrators 4% $73,330
Technical Education High School Teachers 4% $49,180
Geography Professors 0% $0
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $0
Sociology Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Psychology 1,062
Social Sciences 831
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 219
Communication & Journalism 199
History 115
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 105
Library Science 1

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