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Special Education in New Mexico

Special Education Schools in New Mexico

Jobs for Special Education Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 3,260 people employed in jobs related to a Special Ed degree, compared to 438,110 nationwide.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. NM

Wages for Special Education Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a Special Ed grad in the state is $70,869, compared to a typical salary of $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. NM

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,143 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 55% of applicants. 62% of full-time students return after their first year.

Special Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Interpreters and Translators $52,627

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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