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Elementary Education Schools in New Mexico

357 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

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 185
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 79
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 79
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 49
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 49
Master’s Degree 31
Associate Degree 13

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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.9%
  • White: 36.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,424. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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

43% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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

77% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,428. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,796. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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

In their early career, USW grads earn an average salary of $34,884. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,336. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,334 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,836. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#9

San Juan College

Farmington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,705. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,052 after earning their degree at this institution. 92% of students get financical aid.

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

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