by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at NMSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NMSU as a strong choice for special education, placing at #236 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 236 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 of 37 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 14 master’s degrees in special education.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 21% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at NMSU were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU conferred 14 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 23 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 56 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NMSU conferred 16 graduate certificate completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (56%).
NMSU granted 7 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NMSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 3 |