Animal Science Schools in New Mexico

87 Animal Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Animal Science is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 431 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors in New Mexico

Animal Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	77
Associate Degree	4
Master’s Degree	3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a animal science major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of animal science majors in New Mexico is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 1.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 70.1%
• White: 21.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
• Other Races: 5.7%

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in New Mexico

There are 250 people in the state and 39,910 people in the nation working in animal science jobs.

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, animal science grads earn an average of $40,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $67,690.

Most Popular Animal Science Programs in NM

There are 2 colleges in New Mexico that offer animal science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Animal Science Careers in NM

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title	NM Job Growth	NM Median Salary
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers	-2%	$0

Related Majors in New Mexico

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to animal science.

Major	Annual Graduates in NM
Dairy Science	10

View all majors related to Animal Science

View Nationwide Animal Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Billy Hathorn under License

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