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Agriculture in New Mexico

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Agriculture Schools in New Mexico

In 2020-2021, 510 students earned their Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Agriculture is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in New Mexico

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 185
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 171
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 171
Associate Degree 73
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 53
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 53
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a agriculture and agriculture operations major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agriculture and agriculture operations majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.7%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Agriculture Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 26,070 people employed in jobs related to an agriculture and agriculture operations degree, compared to 4,507,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Agriculture Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, agriculture and agriculture operations grads earn an average of $44,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,370.

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There are 7 colleges in New Mexico that offer agriculture and agriculture operations degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

San Juan College

Farmington
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. In their early career, SJC grads earn an average salary of $28,052. 34% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at ENMU - Main Campus. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,322. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,459 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,650 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,406 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $31,006 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,152.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
709 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,093 a year.

Agriculture Careers in NM

Some of the careers agriculture and agriculture operations majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Microbiologists 25% $46,470
Pesticide Applicators 14% $33,580
Economists 14% $84,730
Animal Caretakers 14% $24,380
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 13% $38,930
Animal Trainers 11% $32,870
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 10% $44,950
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 9% $42,180
Agricultural Inspectors 8% $35,890
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $39,970
Food Scientists and Technologists 7% $0
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 5% $57,920
Agricultural Equipment Operators 4% $35,050
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 4% $40,630
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 4% $53,150
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $35,830
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $50,800
Graphic Designers 1% $40,090
Farm Product Buyers and Purchasing Agents 0% $0
Conservation Scientists 0% $67,530
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 0% $40,140
Soil and Plant Scientists 0% $61,610
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -2% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to agriculture and agriculture operations.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Engineering 1,111
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 740
Computer & Information Sciences 493
Physical Sciences 288
Engineering Technologies 223
Mathematics & Statistics 182
Architecture/Urban Planning 169
Natural Resources & Conservation 91

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