by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at New Mexico Highlands University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks New Mexico Highlands University highly for education, coming in at #944 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 944 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in New Mexico | 8 of 14 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 110 of 173 |
The following degree levels are granted in education at New Mexico Highlands University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 132 |
| Master’s | 105 |
| Graduate Certificate | 54 |
The education field at New Mexico Highlands University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico Highlands University awarded 132 bachelor’s degrees in education.
New Mexico Highlands University holds a strong position among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 3 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 41 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 442 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at New Mexico Highlands University report a median salary of $45,650 a year. This is below $51,742, the median for all majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at New Mexico Highlands University, education graduates take on a median debt of $18,375 in student loans. This is lower than $18,900, the typical median for all majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,758 | $9,808 |
| Fees | $2,528 | $2,528 |
Learn more about New Mexico Highlands University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at New Mexico Highlands University were Hispanic or Latino. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 16 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at New Mexico Highlands University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 105 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 54 |
