by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at New Mexico Highlands University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates New Mexico Highlands University as a strong choice for special education, ranked #396 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 396 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New Mexico | 5 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 30 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at New Mexico Highlands University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico Highlands University handed out 4 master’s degrees in special education.
New Mexico Highlands University has not been ranked for special education at the master’s level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in special education from New Mexico Highlands University identified as women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at New Mexico Highlands University were Hispanic or Latino. About 100% 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 master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
New Mexico Highlands University awarded 4 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico Highlands University conferred 13 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
New Mexico Highlands University is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 78 |
Among recent graduates, 31% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at New Mexico Highlands University are White. About 46% 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 graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
New Mexico Highlands University conferred 13 graduate certificate degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
Undergraduate study is also available at New Mexico Highlands University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 18 |