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The bachelor's program at Western New Mexico University was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western New Mexico University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in education from Western New Mexico University. This makes it the #593 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Western New Mexico University was $292 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $205 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,914 | $11,400 |
| Fees | $2,954 | $2,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,940 | $10,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,288 | $4,288 |
Learn more about Western New Mexico University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Western New Mexico University. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Western New Mexico University offers online option in its education bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western New Mexico University Online Learning page.
Of the 56 students who graduated with a Master’s in education from Western New Mexico University in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Associate’s in education from Western New Mexico University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a associate's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western New Mexico University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 86 |
| Educational Administration | 16 |
| Special Education | 16 |
| Instructional Media Design | 7 |
| General Education | 6 |
| Student Counseling | 5 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 5 |
| Teaching English or French | 5 |
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