by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in plant sciences at NMSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NMSU as a strong choice for plant sciences, ranked #71 out of 71 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 71 of 71 |
| 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 handed out 10 master’s degrees in plant sciences.
NMSU is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 1 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 25 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at NMSU were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU conferred 8 master’s degrees in agronomy and crop science in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
NMSU conferred 1 master’s completion in horticultural science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
NMSU awarded 1 master’s completion in range science and management in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 3 doctoral degrees in plant sciences.
NMSU is not yet ranked for plant sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at NMSU are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% 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 doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NMSU awarded 3 doctoral completions in agronomy and crop science in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at NMSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 21 |