by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NMSU Main Campus ranks in comparison to other schools with agricultural business programs.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for agricultural business list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in agricultural business from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #25 most popular school for agricultural business master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agricultural Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,268 a year. This is less than $48,448, which is the national median of all agricultural business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $262 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in agricultural business from NMSU Main Campus. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
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 agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its agricultural business 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in agricultural business from NMSU Main Campus in 2022 were women.
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 agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 73 |
| Plant Sciences | 35 |
| General Agriculture | 16 |
| Horticulture | 2 |
| Food Science Technology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.