by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NMSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NMSU as a strong choice for plant sciences, ranked #67 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 67 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 of 7 |
The following degree levels are offered in plant sciences at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
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 |
NMSU conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in horticultural science in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (92%).
NMSU awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in agronomy and crop science in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).
NMSU granted 3 bachelor’s completions in range science and management in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NMSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 3 |