by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how New Mexico Highlands University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Highlands University was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico Highlands University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in special ed from New Mexico Highlands University. This makes it the #364 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at New Mexico Highlands University paid an average of $409 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $204 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,888 | $9,808 |
| Fees | $2,372 | $2,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,674 | $9,674 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,968 | $3,968 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from New Mexico Highlands University. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
New Mexico Highlands University does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the New Mexico Highlands University Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from New Mexico Highlands University make a median salary of $52,709 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from New Mexico Highlands University. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 123 |
| Student Counseling | 37 |
| Educational Administration | 33 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 32 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19 |
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