Special Education and Teaching at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in special education and teaching earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 colleges reporting special education and teaching earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 26 | Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL | $59,330 | $63,149 | #13 | $49,262 |
| 27 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $59,185 | $53,285 | #85 | $48,049 |
| 28 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $59,174 | $62,983 | #15 | $53,935 |
| 29 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $58,953 | $68,258 | #5 | $31,963 |
| 30 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $58,772 | $54,058 | #73 | — |
| 31 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $58,675 | $56,047 | #41 | $49,771 |
| 32 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $58,522 | $61,705 | #18 | — |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,133 | $68,419 | $30,480 |
Other Majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,963 one year after graduating and $58,953 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Mexico State University-Main Campus rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,996.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.