by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how New Mexico Highlands University ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Highlands University was ranked #343 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #4 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico Highlands University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at New Mexico Highlands University is $41,352. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Highlands University was $409 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 |
Learn more about New Mexico Highlands University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from New Mexico Highlands University. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% 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, 60% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 12 |
New Mexico Highlands University does not offer an online option for its grade specific 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 37 |
| Special Education | 34 |
| Educational Administration | 33 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 32 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.