General Agriculture at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying General 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 located in Las Cruces, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 general agriculture degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning 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%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
General Agriculture Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s General Agriculture 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) | #3 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #79 of 84 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Agriculture graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $22,993.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Agriculture graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Agriculture graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 59% women (16) and 41% men (11).
General Agriculture Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 21 bachelor’s general agriculture degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 57% were women (12) and 43% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Agriculture bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 71% of General Agriculture bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 36%.*
General Agriculture Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 6 master’s general agriculture degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Agriculture master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of General Agriculture master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Agriculture Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
This General Agriculture program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 27 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the General Agriculture program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
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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