by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from UNM. This makes it the #124 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in subject specific ed in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,997 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $43,086 for all subject specific ed students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNM was $1,047 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of subject specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UNM subject specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at UNM make a median salary of $43,367. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of subject specific ed master's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 142 |
| Special Education | 38 |
| Educational Assessment | 32 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
| Student Counseling | 18 |
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