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New Mexico State University
Overview
New Mexico State University / Department of Geography is located in Las Cruces, NM, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Applied Geography (MAG) | Applied geography |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9
Applied
4
Accepted
2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree in geography or related field |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
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| 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
23
Total Graduate Students
69%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
30%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 34.78% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 52% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 13.04% |
Gender
Male (60%)
Female (39%)
Faculty
6
Total faculty
Full-time - 5
Part-time - 1
Male (4)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Landscape ecology, land use, geomorphology, Latin America and the U.S.-Mexico border, geographic information systems, geographic education, biogeography, water resources research |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 30,510 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 30001, MSC MAP
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Contact
Dr. Carol Campbell
Department Head
Email: geobird@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-3509
Fax: 575-646-7430
Department Head
Email: geobird@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-3509
Fax: 575-646-7430