Elementary Education Schools in New Mexico
In 2018-2019, 316 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in NM.
As a degree choice, Elementary Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 190 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 53 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 53 |
Master’s Degree | 35 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 19 |
Associate’s Degree | 13 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 6 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 6 |
Gender Distribution
In New Mexico, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in New Mexico is as follows:
- Asian: 1.6%
- Black or African American: 2.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 42.1%
- White: 42.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
- Other Races: 10.8%

Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in New Mexico
In this state, there are 7,260 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in New Mexico
A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $55,390, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

Most Popular Elementary Education Programs in NM
There are 13 colleges in New Mexico that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
In their early career, UNM grads earn an average salary of $28,100. It takes the average student 4.79 years to graduate. 96% of students get financical aid.
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,867. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.
In their early career, SFCC grads earn an average salary of $24,900. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 23% of the teachers are full time.
The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $4,747. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
In their early career, ENMU - Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $25,100. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.
The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.89 years to complete their degree at USW.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,900 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,178. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years.
A typical student attending Northern New Mexico College will pay a net price of $8,224. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Northern New Mexico College grads earn an average salary of $23,900.
Elementary Education Careers in NM
Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:
Job Title | NM Job Growth | NM Median Salary |
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Elementary School Teachers | 5% | $52,950 |
Related Majors in New Mexico
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.
Major | Annual Graduates in NM |
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Early Childhood Education | 346 |
Secondary Education | 190 |
Teacher Education | 87 |
Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 69 |
Teacher Development & Methodology | 51 |
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References
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