by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NMSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NMSU highly for natural resources & conservation, coming in at #243 out of 468 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in natural resources & conservation at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 8 |
The natural resources & conservation area of study at NMSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 27 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,551 a year. This is below $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NMSU, natural resources & conservation graduates take on a median debt of $16,449 in student loans. This is lower than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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, 26% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. About 56% 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 natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Natural Resources & Conservation | 8 |
