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New Mexico State University
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business
Las Cruces, NM
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Overview
New Mexico State University / Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business is located in Las Cruces, NM, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Agriculture (M Ag) | ||
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Agribusiness | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Water science management | |
| Doctor of Economic Development (DED) | Economic development |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE; GMAT (for MBA) Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11
Applied
9
Accepted
3
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | July 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE; GMAT (for MBA) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Previous course work in intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, college-level calculus, statistics | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Previous course work in intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, college-level calculus, statistics, related MS or equivalent, minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
7
Total Graduate Students
14%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
85%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 42.86% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 14% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (57%)
Female (42%)
Faculty
6
Total faculty
Full-time - 5
Part-time - 1
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Natural resource policy, production economics and farm/ranch management, agribusiness and marketing, international marketing and trade, agricultural risk management |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 702,551 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 30001, MSC 3169
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Contact
Dr. Jay Lillywhite
Department Head
Email: lillywhi@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-3215
Fax: 575-646-3808
Department Head
Email: lillywhi@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-3215
Fax: 575-646-3808