Horticultural Science at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Horticultural Science, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 horticultural science degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Horticultural Science graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Horticultural Science graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).
Horticultural Science Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 12 bachelor’s horticultural science degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticultural Science bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
Minority students account for 92% of Horticultural Science bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 17%.*
Horticultural Science Master’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the 1 master’s horticultural science graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticultural Science master’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Horticultural Science Graduates
Graduates of the Horticultural Science program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Horticultural Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.