Range Science - Masters and Ph.D

The Department of Animal and Range Sciences offers graduate work in range science leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Specific areas of study include range ecology, animal and plant nutrition, plant taxonomy, range improvements, disturbed land reclamation, range animal behavior, range animal interactions, range physiology, grazing management, brush and weed control, ecophysiology, and watershed management.

• Application Deadlines

  • February 15 for Summer + Fall enrollment
  • October 1 for Spring enrollment

• Department Requires

  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • GRE required only for Range Science Ph.D
  • Department Application RGSC
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume
  • 3 Letters of Reference

• Degree Requirements

  • Range Science Master of Science

  • Range Science Doctor of Philosophy

The Department of Animal and Range Sciences is a sponsoring department in the recently approved interdisciplinary graduate degree program that offers both an M.S. and Ph.D. degree in Water Science and Management. The degree program is being handled through the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES). Interested students are encouraged to contact the Department Head of Animal and Range Sciences, Tim Ross, at (575)646-2515 or tross@nmsu.edu for more information.