Agricultural Economics at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 agricultural economics degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #38 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #152 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Agricultural Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $38,829 |
| 3 years | $43,854 |
| 4 years | $44,433 |
| 5 years | $42,214 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus take home a median $44,433, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Agricultural Economics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Agricultural Economics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 33% women (7) and 67% men (14).
Agricultural Economics Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 17 bachelor’s agricultural economics graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 41% were women (7) and 59% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Agricultural Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 19%.*
Agricultural Economics Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 4 master’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
This Agricultural Economics program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Operations | 17 |
| Agricultural Economics | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Agricultural Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $71,530 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $29,657 |
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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