Education at New Mexico Highlands University
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what New Mexico Highlands University. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico Highlands University sits in Las Vegas, NM.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico Highlands University
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico Highlands University. Among 2,704 students, 1,399 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 923 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at New Mexico Highlands University
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico Highlands University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #12 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #76 of 171 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #106 of 170 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #677 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #681 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from New Mexico Highlands University
Students who complete New Mexico Highlands University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,218 |
| 2 years | $33,039 |
| 3 years | $39,927 |
| 4 years | $45,650 |
| 5 years | $54,631 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from New Mexico Highlands University report median earnings of $45,650, compared with $51,742 for all New Mexico Highlands University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from New Mexico Highlands University stands at $18,375.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at New Mexico Highlands University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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