New Mexico · Plant Sciences

Best Plant Sciences institutions in New Mexico, ranked by earnings

The Plant Sciences program focuses on the study of plants, their growth, reproduction, and evolution, encompassing a wide range of topics within agricultural, animal, and veterinary sciences. This program is ideal for students interested…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 01.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
34
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Soil and Plant Scientists
$68,250
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Plant Sciences in New Mexico

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1New Mexico State University - Main Campus
Las Cruces Public
3455%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.4%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$71,410
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingScienceCritical ThinkingActive LearningActive Listening

What Soil and Plant Scientists earn in New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
130
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$68,250
median $65,730
Best-paying metro
$66,360
Las Cruces, NM

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Plant Sciences programs in New Mexico.

How much do Soil and Plant Scientists earn in New Mexico?+

The average annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in New Mexico is $68,250 (median $65,730), across about 130 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Plant Sciences program?+

The Plant Sciences program focuses on the study of plants, their growth, reproduction, and evolution, encompassing a wide range of topics within agricultural, animal, and veterinary sciences. This program is ideal for students interested…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, speaking, science, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Soil and Plant Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.4% growth with around 1,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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