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Elementary Education Schools in New Mexico

In <nil>, 303 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in NM.

In this state, Elementary Education is the 1st most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in New Mexico

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 179
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Master’s Degree 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.8%
  • White: 37.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in New Mexico

7,260 people in the state and 1,410,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to elementary teaching.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $55,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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There are 9 colleges in New Mexico that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

In their early career, UNM grads earn an average salary of $34,861. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,070. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

This public school has an average net price of $4,994. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $30,688 after graduation.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. A typical student attending NMSU Main Campus will pay a net price of $9,979.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
1,136 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,189.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,734 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,364. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Tech.

#9

San Juan College

Farmington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,603 after earning their degree at this institution.

Elementary Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 5% $52,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Early Childhood Education 222
Secondary Education 118
Teacher Education 91
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 61
Teacher Development & Methodology 12

View all majors related to Elementary Education

View Nationwide Elementary Education Report

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