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. We've also included details on how NMSU Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in special ed from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #283 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,963 a year. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NMSU Main Campus was $975 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from NMSU Main Campus in 2022 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 State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NMSU Main Campus 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 NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from NMSU Main Campus make a median salary of $61,133 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from NMSU Main Campus. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 90 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 83 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 29 |
| Educational Administration | 28 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.