by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how NMSU compares to other colleges that offer plant sciences.
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NMSU holds a strong position among schools offering plant sciences. More specifically it was ranked #71 out of 71 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NMSU earn a median of $42,222 a year. This is below $50,461, the 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 76% 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 plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at NMSU were Non-Resident Alien. 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 plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at NMSU are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% 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 doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| 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.
This plant sciences program at NMSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 17 |
| Horticultural Science | 13 |
| Range Science and Management | 4 |
NMSU granted 17 completions in agronomy and crop science in the most recent reporting year — 41% to women and 59% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (35%).
NMSU awarded 13 degrees in horticultural science recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (85%).
NMSU conferred 4 completions in range science and management in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).