Elementary Education at New Mexico Highlands University
If you plan to study Elementary Education, consider the program at New Mexico Highlands University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico Highlands University is in Las Vegas, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 elementary education degrees were awarded at New Mexico Highlands University.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico Highlands University
Many students take online classes at New Mexico Highlands University. Of 2,704 students, 1,399 (52%) studied exclusively online and 923 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at New Mexico Highlands University
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico Highlands University’s Elementary Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 67 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #187 of 691 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #272 of 871 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Elementary Education graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Elementary Education graduates at New Mexico Highlands University are 86% women (38) and 14% men (6).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University
Of the 23 bachelor’s elementary education graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, 100% were women (23) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 74% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, above the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Students who finish Elementary Education program at New Mexico Highlands University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Elementary Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
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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