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230 students earned Teaching Students with Disabilities degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Special Education is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Special Education Majors in New Mexico

Teaching Students with Disabilities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 92
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 92
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 92
Master’s Degree 89
Bachelor’s Degree 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a teaching students with disabilities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teaching students with disabilities majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.8%
  • White: 46.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for General Special Education Grads in New Mexico

3,020 people in the state and 475,700 in the nation are employed in jobs related to teaching students with disabilities.

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Wages for General Special Education Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, teaching students with disabilities grads earn an average of $51,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,110.

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There are 6 colleges in New Mexico that offer teaching students with disabilities degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,424. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UNM. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Highlands University. In their early career, New Mexico Highlands University grads earn an average salary of $32,146.

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

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at ENMU - Main Campus. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. A typical student attending NMSU Main Campus will pay a net price of $10,428. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,884 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

97% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,679. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

General Special Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers teaching students with disabilities majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Special Education Teachers 6% $58,050
Special Education Professors 5% $53,670
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $46,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 4% $48,870

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to teaching students with disabilities.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Teaching for Autism 6

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