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. In addition, we cover how UNM ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade 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 105 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UNM. This makes it the #142 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,304 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNM paid an average of $1,047 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $283 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 105 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNM. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% 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, 59% of grads fell into this category.
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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UNM 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 UNM Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UNM make a median salary of $46,702 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 36 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNM, about 11% were men and 89% were 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 142 |
| Special Education | 38 |
| Educational Assessment | 32 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
| Student Counseling | 18 |
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