by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NMSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NMSU as a strong choice for special education, placing at #249 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 249 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 of 32 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
NMSU has not been ranked for special education at the bachelor’s level.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NMSU report a median salary of $55,850 a year. This is above $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NMSU, special education graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is below $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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All of the 3 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from NMSU were women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Black or African American. Roughly 33% 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 bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NMSU awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NMSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 23 |
