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Kindergarten/Preschool Education Schools in New Mexico

63 students earned Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Kindergarten/Preschool Education is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Kindergarten/Preschool Education Majors in New Mexico

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 42
Associate Degree 18
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a kindergarten/preschool education and teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 63.5%
  • White: 17.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.9%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Kindergarten/Preschool Education Grads in New Mexico

There are 3,650 people in the state and 555,680 people in the nation working in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching jobs.

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Wages for Kindergarten/Preschool Education Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a kindergarten/preschool education and teaching grad in the state is $34,100, compared to a typical salary of $34,410 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Mexico that offer kindergarten/preschool education and teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,518. Graduates earn an average $32,146 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,635 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,046 Total Students

A typical student attending UNM Taos will pay a net price of $10,375. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UNM Gallup grads earn an average salary of $32,716. 94% of students get financical aid.

Kindergarten/Preschool Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers kindergarten/preschool education and teaching 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 kindergarten/preschool education and teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Elementary Education 278
Early Childhood Education 222
Secondary Education 118
Teacher Education 91
Teacher Development & Methodology 12

View all majors related to Kindergarten/Preschool Education

View Nationwide Kindergarten/Preschool Education Report

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