NMSU的地理系提供研究生课程，可升读应用地理学硕士（MAG）。我们的研究生课程强调在一般地理知识和技能的坚实基础上建立的专业，独立和应用奖学金。也就是说，我们为学生提供了通过各种研究生课程和高级本科课程获得基本地理知识和技能的机会，随后，与教职顾问和其他院系组成的顾问委员会合作，支持学生开展自己的研究来自私营或公共部门的成员和/或专业人士。
The thesis-based Master of Applied Geography (MAG) degree is designed for students who would like to use geographic knowledge and skills acquired during their course work to carry out their own research (i.e., thesis) project. Thesis students collaborate closely with a geography faculty advisor and other thesis committee members all of whom are critical in guiding the thesis research. The thesis-based MAG degree has various requirements, including the successful completion of at least 30 graduate credits, including 6 thesis credits, an approved final thesis document, and a successful thesis defense. The thesis-based MAG program represents the traditional approach to masters-level research in geography and prepares students for both doctoral studies as well as careers in the public and private sectors.