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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NMSU compares to other colleges that offer general agriculture.
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NMSU ranks competitively among schools offering general agriculture. More specifically it was ranked #79 out of 84 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in general agriculture.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NMSU, general agriculture graduates take on a median debt of $22,993 in student loans. This is higher than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Find out more about NMSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 43% of general agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of general agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 57% 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 general agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general agriculture master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general agriculture master’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. About 50% 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 master’s in general agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general agriculture majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
The general agriculture program at NMSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, General | 27 |
NMSU conferred 27 degrees in agriculture, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (56%).