Animal Science at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Animal Science, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus sits in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 67 animal science graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online 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.
Animal Science Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Animal Science 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) | #1 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 90 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 90 |
Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Animal Science 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 | $27,874 |
| 3 years | $31,334 |
| 4 years | $37,966 |
| 5 years | $41,175 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Animal Science graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $37,966, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Animal Science graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $18,489.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Animal Science graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 85% women (57) and 15% men (10).
Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 64 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 84% were women (54) and 16% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 40 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 31%.*
Animal Science Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 3 master’s animal science graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Animal Science Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
This Animal Science program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Animal Sciences | 67 |
Top-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates
Graduates of the Animal Science program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Animal Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
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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