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 agriculture programs.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #23 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus is $26,666. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,292 for all agriculture 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from NMSU Main Campus. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
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 agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its agriculture 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.
The agriculture program at NMSU Main Campus awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 73 |
| Plant Sciences | 35 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 22 |
| Horticulture | 2 |
| Food Science Technology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.