College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Agriculture (M.Ag.)
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Agriculture (M.Ag.)
Grow Beyond the Field: Customize Your Master of Agriculture
The Master of Agriculture (M.Ag.) degree at New Mexico State University is a dynamic, interdisciplinary graduate program designed for students seeking advanced training in agribusiness, agricultural economics, animal science, and related technical fields. With a flexible 33-credit curriculum, the M.Ag. program empowers students to tailor their studies through elective coursework, a professional creative component, or a research-based thesis.
Whether you are preparing for leadership roles in agribusiness, advancing within the agricultural industry, or transitioning from a technical background to a management-focused career, this program offers the applied skills, real-world relevance, and academic rigor needed to thrive in today’s global food and agricultural systems.
Admission Deadlines
March 1 (fall admission) and November 1 (spring admission)
- Total credits: 33-36
Delivery Format
In person and 100% online for concentrations in Agribusiness and Domestic Animal Biology
Career Pathways
Graduates of the Master of Agriculture (M.Ag.) program at New Mexico State University are well-equipped with a blend of technical expertise, economic insight, and real-world problem-solving skills that prepare them for impactful careers across the agricultural sector.
- Agribusiness manager
- Supply chain analyst (food and agriculture)
- Agricultural marketing specialist
- Commodity trader or analyst
- Policy analyst (ag/food sector)
- Risk management analyst
- Loan officer or credit analyst (ag lenders, USDA, etc.)
- Animal nutritionist
- Education program coordinator
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Why choose a M.Ag. at NMSU?
The M.Ag. offers students real-world application, flexibility in coursework, and the opportunity to tailor their education to meet career goals in food production, agricultural economics, or animal systems. TheM.Ag. offers two concentrations:
- Agribusiness — provides graduate-level training in agribusiness and applied economics for students with backgrounds in agriculture, food systems, business, or related fields. Coursework is built around case studies and team-based projects that mirror the challenges faced by agribusinesses across New Mexico and beyond. You’ll explore agricultural policy, supply chain trends, and the economics behind everyday decisions in agribusiness—all while sharpening your ability to think critically and communicate results.
- Domestic Animal Biology — focuses on advanced training in animal nutrition and physiology. Its flexible, non-thesis format allows for personalized academic plans suited to individual career goals. All graduates will design a creative component tailored to their interests, where they can either engage in a special research project or prepare a literature review.
No GRE Required
We’re removing barriers to graduate education, which is why we don’t require the GRE.
The Agribusiness concentration equips students with advanced economic, financial, marketing, and management tools tailored for the modern food and fiber supply chain. Designed for individuals from diverse backgrounds — agriculture, business, or applied sciences — it blends a strong core curriculum with specialized technical study and hands-on experience. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 33 graduate credits. Of those, 24 credits come from required core courses that build your expertise in business, finance, marketing, economics, and management within the agricultural sector.
With guidance from your Graduate Committee Chair, you’ll choose two technical agriculture or business courses that align with your interests. These may come from other departments or be offered within Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business. To complete the program, you’ll also select one of three options: a creative component project, a master’s thesis, or two additional courses approved by your committee. All students will also present their work in a virtual seminar and oral defense, offering a chance to share insights with faculty, peers, and the broader academic community.
Take classes like:
- AEEC 5140 - Agricultural Policy
- AEEC 5150 - Economic and Financial Analysis of Agribusiness
- AEEC 5220 - Financial Derivative Markets
- AEEC 5110 - Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- AEEC 5330 - Agribusiness Marketing
The Master of Agriculture in Domestic Animal Biology program is an innovative, non-thesis graduate program created to help you advance your career in animal science and related fields. The Master of Agriculture in Domestic Animal Biology program requires the completion of 32 credit hours, including six required upper-level courses. In consultation with their advisor, students must also choose at least 12 elective credit hours and fulfill a two-credit creative component.
Take classes like:
- ANSC 501 - Advanced Animal Nutrition
- ANSC 512 - Research Methods in Animal Science
- ANSC 598 - Special Research Programs
- ANSC 602 - Advanced Reproductive Physiology
- ANSC 621 - Metabolic Functions and Dysfunctions
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
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Email: financialaid@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.