by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at UNM. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #384 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 384 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New Mexico | 4 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 of 37 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 21 master’s degrees in special education.
UNM is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,382 | $27,256 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,634 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. About 57% 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 master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNM conferred 21 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (57%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 2 doctoral degrees in special education.
UNM has not been ranked for special education at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in special education from UNM were women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at UNM were White. About 50% 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 doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNM awarded 2 doctoral completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 1 professional certificate degree in special education.
UNM is not yet ranked for special education at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in special education from UNM identified as women.
The majority of special education professional certificate degree graduates at UNM were White. Approximately 100% 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 professional certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNM conferred 1 professional certificate degree in education/teaching of individuals with autism recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UNM. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 9 |