by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NMSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU highly for wildlife management, ranked #12 out of 53 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 12 of 53 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 1 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 6 |
The following degree levels are available for wildlife management at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in wildlife management.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for wildlife management at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Wildlife Management 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 lower than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NMSU, wildlife management students borrow a median amount of $16,449 in student loans. This is below $19,524, the typical 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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Among recent graduates, 32% of wildlife management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of wildlife management bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 58% 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 wildlife management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (58%).
Graduate study is also available at NMSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Wildlife Management | 8 |
