by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how New Mexico Highlands University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at New Mexico Highlands University was ranked #381 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Mexico Highlands University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in special ed from New Mexico Highlands University. This makes it the #364 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at New Mexico Highlands University make a median salary of $40,518. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
Of the 15 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from New Mexico Highlands University, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The special ed program at New Mexico Highlands University awarded 9 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 98 |
| Student Counseling | 49 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 31 |
| Educational Administration | 21 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 13 |
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