Counselor Education at New Mexico Highlands University
If you are interested in studying Counselor Education, consider the program at New Mexico Highlands University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico Highlands University is located in Las Vegas, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 63 counselor education degrees were granted at New Mexico Highlands University.
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Studying Online at New Mexico Highlands University
Distance learning is available at New Mexico Highlands University. Of 2,704 students, 1,399 (52%) studied exclusively online and 923 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Counselor Education Rankings at New Mexico Highlands University
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico Highlands University’s Counselor Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #105 of 296 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 283 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Counselor Education graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Counselor Education graduates at New Mexico Highlands University are 83% women (52) and 17% men (11).
Counselor Education Master’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University
Among the 58 master’s counselor education graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, 83% were women (48) and 17% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Counselor Education Graduates
Students who finish Counselor Education program at New Mexico Highlands University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Counselor Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $87,699 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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