by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #351 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 351 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 of 32 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 9 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 9 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
UNM has not been ranked for special education at the bachelor’s level.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM earn a median of $46,116 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNM, special education students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is higher than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. About 56% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNM awarded 9 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (56%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 1 |
