Education at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.
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Studying Online at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #9 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #92 of 171 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #867 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #92 of 171 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #867 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Students who complete New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,230 |
| 2 years | $34,602 |
| 3 years | $37,343 |
| 4 years | $42,077 |
| 5 years | $51,952 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $42,077, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $19,606.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education majors, 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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