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Special Education Schools in New Mexico

281 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in New Mexico

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 135
Master’s Degree 76
Bachelor’s Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.9%
  • White: 44.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in New Mexico

There are 3,530 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in New Mexico

Special Ed grads earn an average of $51,050 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New Mexico that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
22,139 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,305. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,904 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,991 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
1,064 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,013 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,023. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Special Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 15% $57,200
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 special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Teacher Education Grade Specific 782
Teacher Education Subject Specific 289
General Education 219
Student Counseling 176
Educational Administration 99
Curriculum & Instruction 50
Educational Assessment 35
Education Philosophy 18

View all majors related to Special Education

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