General Special Education at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you plan to study General Special Education, take a look at what University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus sits in Albuquerque, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 general special education degrees were granted at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) studied exclusively online and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s General Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #29 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #31 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #239 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 351 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #29 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #31 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #239 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 351 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #29 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #31 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #239 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 351 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Special Education graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Special Education graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 91% women (29) and 9% men (3).
General Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 9 bachelor’s general special education graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 21%.*
General Special Education Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 21 master’s general special education graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, above the national average of 32%.*
General Special Education Doctoral Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Of the 2 doctoral general special education graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Students who finish General Special Education program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.