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. We've also included details on how NMSU Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in plant sciences.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #32 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in plant sciences from NMSU Main Campus in 2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of plant sciences master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 82 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 31 |
| General Agriculture | 25 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 5 |
| Food Science Technology | 3 |
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