Early Childhood Education at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
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New Mexico State University-Dona Ana sits in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 78 early childhood education degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
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Studying Online at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Among 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Early Childhood Education graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Early Childhood Education graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 97% women (76) and 3% men (2).
Early Childhood Education Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Among the 35 associate’s early childhood education degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 97% were women (34) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 80% of Early Childhood Education associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, above the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Early Childhood Education Graduates
Those who complete Early Childhood Education program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Early Childhood Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
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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