The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Special Education master’s graduates in New Mexico earn a weighted average salary of $49,032 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.
Our special education graduate rankings cover 3 of the 5 programs available in New Mexico, accounting for 56% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$56,649
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.6
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$32,508
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#2 in New Mexico|#225 in Special Education nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$41,119
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.7
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$29,751
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#3 in New Mexico|#228 in Special Education nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$40,865
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.8
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$30,780
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
How long does it take to pay down debt in special education in New Mexico?
Years
Under a year
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in special education is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.
How much do graduates with a master's degree in special education earn in New Mexico?
Salary
$49,032
The median master's degree in special education graduate earns $49,032 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in special education cost in New Mexico?
Net cost
$12,550
The average annual cost of a master's degree in special education is $12,550. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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