Special Education at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 special education degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Special Education Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #213 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’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 | $48,817 |
| 2 years | $46,875 |
| 3 years | $54,106 |
| 4 years | $55,850 |
| 5 years | $65,833 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus take home a median $55,850, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 80% women (32) and 20% men (8).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 3 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 14 master’s special education graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 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 State University-Main Campus
This Special Education program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 33 |
| Teaching for Autism | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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