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Master of Science in Plant and Environmental Sciences (Precision Agriculture)

Studies arid land crop irrigation efficiency, chile pepper genetics, rangeland soil microbiology, and remote sensing UAV crop monitoring in the Mesilla Valley.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: BS in agronomy, horticulture, or biology with min. 3.0 GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional
Thesis / Research statement: Research statement
Recommendation letters: Two faculty letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: USDA-NIFA Graduate Research Assistantships with $16,000 stipend and tuition waiver
Application fee: $50
Tuition / joining costs: $380/credit hour (In-state) / $1,050/credit hour (Out-of-state)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official New Mexico State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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