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. We've also included details on how NMSU Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #291 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 91% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in special ed from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #283 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,160 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at NMSU Main Campus make a median salary of $53,244. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus, special ed students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from NMSU Main Campus in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from NMSU Main Campus in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 67 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 66 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 31 |
| Educational Administration | 29 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 10 |
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