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Special Ed in New Mexico

Special Ed Schools in New Mexico

In 2022-2023, 249 students earned their Special Ed degrees in NM.

In terms of popularity, Special Ed is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in New Mexico

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 94
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 59
Bachelor’s Degree 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.0%
  • White: 40.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in New Mexico

3,530 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $51,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 6 colleges in New Mexico that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,873. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UNM.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Highlands University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,935.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. 73% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,495.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at ENMU - Main Campus. This public school has an average net price of $7,669.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Western New Mexico University. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Special Ed Careers in NM

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 15% $57,200
Special Education Teachers 6% $58,050
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $46,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Teacher Education Grade Specific 782
Teacher Education Subject Specific 289
General Education 219
Student Counseling 176
Educational Administration 99
Curriculum & Instruction 50
Educational Assessment 35
Education Philosophy 18

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