Here is an overview of this program at NMSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for animal science at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Animal Science students who finish a bachelor’s at NMSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,966 a year. This is below $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NMSU, animal science students accumulate a median of $18,489 in student loans. This is lower than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of animal science bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 62% of graduates 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 animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU awarded 64 bachelor’s completions in animal sciences, general recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (62%).
Graduate study is also available at NMSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 3 |