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Special Education at New Mexico Highlands University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at New Mexico Highlands University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

New Mexico Highlands University is located in Las Vegas, NM.

During the most recent reporting year, 35 special education degrees were awarded at New Mexico Highlands University.

Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico Highlands University

Many students take online classes at New Mexico Highlands University. Of 2,704 students, 1,399 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 923 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at New Mexico Highlands University

Rankings can help you compare New Mexico Highlands University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Mexico	#3 of 8
Best Value	New Mexico	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#19 of 37
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#23 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#165 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#270 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from New Mexico Highlands University

Those who finish New Mexico Highlands University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,518
2 years	$33,268
3 years	$41,119
4 years	$48,529
5 years	$53,646

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Special Education graduates from New Mexico Highlands University take home a median $48,529, compared with $51,742 for all New Mexico Highlands University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at New Mexico Highlands University are 83% women (29) and 17% men (6).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University

Among the 18 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at New Mexico Highlands University, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	14
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Minority students account for 83% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at New Mexico Highlands University

Among the 4 master’s special education graduates at New Mexico Highlands University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	4

Minority students account for 100% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University, above the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at New Mexico Highlands University

The Special Education program at New Mexico Highlands University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	35

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at New Mexico Highlands University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$73,597
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,173

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.