Soil Sciences at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Soil Sciences, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus sits in Las Cruces, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 2 soil sciences graduations were recorded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Of 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Soil Sciences Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Soil Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Soil Sciences graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Soil Sciences graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 100% women (2) and 0% men (0).
Soil Sciences Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Among the 2 bachelor’s soil sciences degrees awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Soil Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Soil Sciences Concentrations at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
This Soil Sciences program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Soil Science & Agronomy | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Soil Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Soil Sciences program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Soil Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Microbiologists | $73,155 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | $56,932 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $44,022 |
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.