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 grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,888 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of grade specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to 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 State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NMSU Main Campus 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 NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 90 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 29 |
| Educational Administration | 28 |
| Special Education | 27 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.