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 #256 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $33,226 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UNM make a median salary of $41,959 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNM, special ed students borrow a median amount of $22,250 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 University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from UNM in 2020-2021, 23% were men and 77% 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, 54% 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 | 7 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The special ed program at UNM awarded 26 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 179 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 161 |
| Student Counseling | 27 |
| Educational Assessment | 25 |
| Education Philosophy | 18 |
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