Cheapest Special Education and Teaching Colleges in New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University delivers the state's most affordable Special Education and Teaching program at just $6,199 net cost, while earnings across New Mexico's six programs cluster tightly between $30,771 and $32,711. The state's strong education sector, supported by federal research facilities like Sandia Labs and Los Alamos, creates demand for special education professionals in both traditional schools and specialized programs serving military families and research communities.

Programs

$6,199 – $19,969

Net Price Range

$31,983

Avg. Program Earnings

38.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Special Education and Teaching Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, New Mexico	$6,199	$6,863	39.8%	27.6%
2	New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, New Mexico	$6,747	$8,147	52.2%	78.1%
3	Western New Mexico University Silver City, New Mexico	$7,912	$7,868	34.9%
4	New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, New Mexico	$14,141	$7,260	25.6%
5	University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, New Mexico	$17,478	$8,115	52.5%	96.1%
6	University of the Southwest Hobbs, New Mexico	$19,969	$16,670	26.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Eastern New Mexico University's program so much cheaper than others?

Eastern New Mexico University's net cost of $6,199 is nearly $1,000 less than the next cheapest option at New Mexico State ($6,747). The university's location in rural Portales keeps living costs low, though graduates face a 39.80% completion rate compared to higher rates at larger institutions.

How do graduation rates compare across New Mexico's Special Education programs?

New Mexico State and University of New Mexico both achieve 52% graduation rates, significantly outperforming smaller schools like New Mexico Highlands at 25.60%. The acceptance rates vary dramatically, with University of New Mexico accepting 96% of applicants while Eastern New Mexico accepts just 27.55%.

Does the Legislative Lottery Scholarship cover these program costs?

The scholarship covers full tuition at public universities for qualifying students, making programs even more affordable. With in-state tuition ranging from $6,863 to $8,147 at public schools, the scholarship can reduce total costs to just room, board, and fees for eligible New Mexico residents.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.