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Agriculture, General at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,666/yr (-34% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Small (6,800 openings/yr)

ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #45 of 47 Agriculture, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agriculture, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$413K	$420K	$407K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.7x	12.9x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.2x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	39%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	23	19

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,588

Out-of-state: $101,084 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$26,988

17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

10.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,666/yr fall 34% below the $40,365 national median for Agriculture, General. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 12.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,500 debt-to-$26,666 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #45 out of 47 programs, New Mexico State University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Agriculture, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About New Mexico State University-Main Campus

New Mexico State University-Main Campus has a 76% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 11,561 students in Las Cruces, NM. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

Food scientists and technologists $85,310/yr

Animal scientists $79,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does New Mexico State University-Main Campus's Agriculture, General program score?

This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Agriculture, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Agriculture, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Agriculture, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Agriculture, General earnings lower at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?

Lower starting pay at New Mexico State University-Main Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →