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Special Education Schools in New Mexico

236 students earned Special Ed degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 31st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 92
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 92
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 92
Master’s Degree 89
Bachelor’s Degree 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

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: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.7%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Special Education 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 Education 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
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation. 96% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Highlands University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 73% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at ENMU - Main Campus.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. An average student at USW will pay a net price of $17,336. Graduates earn an average $34,884 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% 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 teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Special Education 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
Special Education Professors 5% $53,670
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $46,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 4% $48,870

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

View all majors related to Special Education

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