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Education Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 904 students earned their Education degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Education is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in New Mexico

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 715
Post-Master’s Certificate 133
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 133
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.1%
  • White: 44.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Education Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 44,500 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, education grads earn an average of $55,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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There are 7 colleges in New Mexico that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,424. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,814 a year.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 73% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,961.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
904 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,336. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Highlands University.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,635 after graduation. A typical student attending Western New Mexico University will pay a net price of $13,679. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,334 after earning their degree at this institution.

Education Careers in NM

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $133,800
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 20% $0
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 17% $29,540
Political Science Professors 17% $0
Biological Science Professors 15% $63,230
Business Professors 15% $83,080
Interpreters and Translators 15% $57,200
Economics Professors 14% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $65,320
Social Sciences Professors 11% $89,880
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 10% $54,690
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 10% $18,000
History Professors 10% $62,340
Psychology Professors 9% $72,520
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $49,340
Education Professors 8% $63,220
Chemistry Professors 8% $0
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $81,470
Computer Science Professors 8% $78,070
Preschool Teachers 8% $29,820
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $52,070
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $0
Librarians 7% $48,450
Teachers 7% $0
Education, Training, and Library Workers 7% $38,960
Preschool Education Administrators 6% $40,280
Special Education Teachers 6% $58,050
Social Scientists 6% $75,830
Instructional Coordinators 6% $57,850
Teacher Assistants 6% $20,110
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $51,490
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 5% $83,330
Middle School Teachers 5% $50,980
Elementary School Teachers 5% $52,950
Mathematical Science Professors 5% $53,440
Special Education Professors 5% $53,670
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 4% $48,870
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $46,500
Education Administrators 4% $73,330
Technical Education High School Teachers 4% $49,180
Sociology Professors 0% $0
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $0
Geography Professors 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Social Sciences 106
Psychology 92
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 26
Communication & Journalism 24
History 9

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