by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how New Mexico Highlands University ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico Highlands University awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico Highlands University earn a median of $48,529 a year. This is lower than $51,742, the median for all majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,758 | $9,808 |
| Fees | $2,528 | $2,528 |
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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 New Mexico Highlands University are Hispanic or Latino. About 78% 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 bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at New Mexico Highlands University.
The special education program at New Mexico Highlands University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 35 |
New Mexico Highlands University conferred 35 completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (63%). Some of these were earned through distance education.