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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NMSU Main Campus ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #541 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 530 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 541 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biology from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #135 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,533 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NMSU Main Campus was $975 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of grads 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
NMSU Main Campus does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from NMSU Main Campus in 2022, 50% were men and 50% 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 master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 11 |
| Genetics | 10 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 9 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.