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Early Childhood Education in New Mexico

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Early Childhood Education Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 332 students earned their Child development degrees in NM.

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in New Mexico

Child development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 180
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 89
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 89
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 89
Bachelor’s Degree 40
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a child development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of child development majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 57.8%
  • White: 22.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 3,650 people employed in jobs related to a child development degree, compared to 555,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $34,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,410.

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There are 10 colleges in New Mexico that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,322. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,028 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,292. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,411. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,234 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,534 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $8,796. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This public school has an average net price of $8,961. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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

99% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending NMSU Main Campus will pay a net price of $10,428. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
720 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,842. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $24,227 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%.

Early Childhood Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 8% $29,820
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $51,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Elementary Education 278
Secondary Education 118
Teacher Education 91
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 61
Teacher Development & Methodology 12

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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