Agriculture at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #140 of 523 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #416 of 521 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #140 of 523 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #416 of 521 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Those who finish New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Agriculture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,680 |
| 2 years | $30,264 |
| 3 years | $34,322 |
| 4 years | $40,265 |
| 5 years | $41,526 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Agriculture graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $40,265, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $20,741.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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