by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, 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 #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $22,993 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,500 for all agriculture majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in agriculture from NMSU Main Campus in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NMSU Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students 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 agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture from NMSU Main Campus. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 82 |
| Plant Sciences | 49 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 31 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 5 |
| Food Science Technology | 3 |
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