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New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM
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New Mexico Highlands University Review

4.25
Based on 4 Reviews
Las Vegas, NM, University Ave
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Career Preparation A-
Students and Culture A-
Facilities A-
Activities and Groups A+
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New Mexico Highlands University is a small, public, four-year university enrolling 3,499 students and offering 59 degrees in Las Vegas, NM.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at New Mexico Highlands University.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Education and Liberal Arts
317 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art Studies
4
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
50
Curriculum and Instruction
47
Educational Leadership and Administration
28
1
Elementary Education and Teaching
1
47
English Language and Literature
2
7
Health Teacher Education
7
Kindergarten/preschool Education and Teaching
19
Liberal Arts
9
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
31
18
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
0
Secondary Education and Teaching
1
Spanish Language and Literature
3
Special Education and Teaching
18
24
0
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
0
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Healthcare
302 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Clinical/medical Social Work
112
143
Registered Nurse
47
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Business
146 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Business Administration and Management
76
70
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Mathematics and Science
42 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biology
22
8
Chemistry
1
7
Geology/earth Science
3
1
Mathematics
0
Physics
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Human and Social Sciences
33 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Area Studies
0
1
Cultural Anthropology
0
History
3
Political Science
4
Psychology
12
5
Public Administration
1
Social Sciences
7
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Legal and Law
26 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Criminal Justice
26
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Communication and Media
20 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Communications Technologies/technicians and Support Services
20
Design and Visual Communications
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Art and Design
16 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Cinematography and Film/video Production
13
Music
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Agriculture
9 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Forestry
9
Natural Resources Management and Policy
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Computer Technology
4 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences
2
Information Science/studies
1
1
Management Information Systems
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
11
Engineering
0 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
0
Engineering
0
Environmental Studies
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
12
Hospitality
0 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at New Mexico Highlands University.

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Business Administration and Management
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Registered Nurse
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
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Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
Elementary/Special Education, Class of 2012

The university provided lots of hours in practicum to prepares as well as yearly Career fairs that were geared for educators.

Rated January 2016
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A- Excellent
Students and Culture
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Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
Elementary/Special Education, Class of 2012

It was a small campus, so many people new one another and formed a tight-knit community. The culture of the school was very student friendly and professors were easily accessible.

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A- Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
Elementary/Special Education, Class of 2012

The facilities were in need of some updating, and some of the facilities were in the process of being updated. Overall the facilities were taken care of and easy to use.

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A+ Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
Elementary/Special Education, Class of 2012

The unique thing about the university was that there was a wide variety of activities and groups to get involved in.

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