2023 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in New Mexico
Finding the Best Special Education Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 144 degrees and certificates were awarded to special education students who went to a New Mexico college or university. This makes it the #31 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in New Mexico to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico
The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top New Mexico Schools for a Master's in Special Education
Our 2023 rankings named New Mexico State University - Main Campus the best school in New Mexico for special education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public college with a large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of the Southwest is a great place for special education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the rural area of Hobbs, USW is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico list. ENMU - Main Campus is a small public school located in the town of Portales.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means New Mexico Highlands University is a great place for special education students working on their master’s degree. New Mexico Highlands University is a small public school located in the town of Las Vegas.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,536 |
| Arizona | 3,941 |
| Oklahoma | 101 |
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Special Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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