by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how NMSU Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #32 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences from NMSU Main Campus in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its plant sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in plant sciences from NMSU Main Campus. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 73 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 22 |
| General Agriculture | 16 |
| Horticulture | 2 |
| Food Science Technology | 2 |
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