Plant Sciences Schools in New Mexico

In 2022-2023, 41 students earned their Plant Sciences degrees in NM.

As a degree choice, Plant Sciences is the 77th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors in New Mexico

Plant Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	18
Master’s Degree	13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	10
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	10

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 2.4%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 26.8%
• White: 48.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 19.5%
• Other Races: 2.4%

Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in New Mexico

There are 540 people in the state and 79,190 people in the nation working in plant sciences jobs.

Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, plant sciences grads earn an average of $57,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,630.

Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs in NM

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Plant Sciences Careers in NM

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	NM Job Growth	NM Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists	0%	$61,610
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers	-2%	$0

Related Majors in New Mexico

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NM
Animal Science	94
	58
Agricultural Economics	35
General Agriculture	31
Horticulture	8
Agricultural Public Services	6
Food Science Technology	3
Soil Sciences	2

View all majors related to Plant Sciences

View Nationwide Plant Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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