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General Education Schools in New Mexico

223 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in New Mexico

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 education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of 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

There are 90 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $67,260, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. Graduates earn an average $29,278 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. 77% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

#3

San Juan College

Farmington
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

In their early career, SJC grads earn an average salary of $28,052. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. A typical student attending SJC will pay a net price of $5,705.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,650 a year. A typical student attending SFCC will pay a net price of $6,663. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,349. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 43% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,046 Total Students

A typical student attending UNM Taos will pay a net price of $10,375. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
709 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,093 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
622 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

General Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Teacher Education Grade Specific 782
Teacher Education Subject Specific 289
Student Counseling 176
Special Education 144
Educational Administration 99
Curriculum & Instruction 50
Educational Assessment 35
Education Philosophy 18

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