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General Education Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 223 students earned their General Education degrees in NM.

A General Education major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in New Mexico

General Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 163
Associate Degree 53
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general education majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.5%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 90 people employed in jobs related to a general education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, general education grads earn an average of $67,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 11 colleges in New Mexico that offer general education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,278 after earning their degree at this institution.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,428.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year.

#3

San Juan College

Farmington
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,052 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,663. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Graduates earn an average $29,650 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,716 a year. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,679. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,046 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,375. In their early career, UNM Taos grads earn an average salary of $32,716.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
709 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,442. Graduates earn an average $23,093 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
622 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 27% of the teachers are full time.

General Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Education Professors 8% $63,220

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