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Horticulture in New Mexico

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Horticulture Schools in New Mexico

17 students earned Horticulture degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Horticulture is the 149th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Horticulture Majors in New Mexico

Horticulture majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Associate Degree 7
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.4%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Horticulture Grads in New Mexico

There are 9,400 people in the state and 1,323,000 people in the nation working in horticulture jobs.

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Wages for Horticulture Jobs in New Mexico

Horticulture grads earn an average of $40,110 in the state and $51,280 nationwide.

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

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending NMSU Main Campus will pay a net price of $10,428. 99% of students get financical aid.

Horticulture Careers in NM

Some of the careers horticulture majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Pesticide Applicators 14% $33,580
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 10% $44,950
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $35,830
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -2% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Animal Science 94
58
Plant Sciences 49
Agricultural Economics 35
General Agriculture 31
Agricultural Public Services 6
Food Science Technology 3
Soil Sciences 2

View all majors related to Horticulture

View Nationwide Horticulture Report

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