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 UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UNM. This makes it the #180 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,947 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 UNM was $1,047 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $283 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UNM 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, 100% 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNM special 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.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UNM make a median salary of $49,070 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 81% 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 142 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 142 |
| Educational Assessment | 32 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
| Student Counseling | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.