Forestry at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
If you plan to study Forestry, consider the program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 forestry degrees were awarded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
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Online Class Availability at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Many students take online classes at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Among 34,096 students, 4,704 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,022 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Forestry Rankings at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Rankings can help you compare Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Forestry program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 50 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 50 |
Earnings for Forestry Graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Students who complete Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Forestry program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,221 |
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 3 years | $37,581 |
| 4 years | $49,831 |
| 5 years | $53,875 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Forestry graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins take home a median $49,831, compared with $62,001 for all Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Forestry graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $24,200.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Forestry graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Forestry graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are 40% women (17) and 60% men (26).
Forestry Bachelor’s Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Among the 30 bachelor’s forestry graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 33% were women (10) and 67% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, below the national average of 16%.*
Forestry Master’s Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Among the 5 master’s forestry degrees awarded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry master’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Forestry Concentrations at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
The Forestry program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Forestry | 30 |
| Forest Sciences & Biology | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Forestry Graduates
Graduates of the Forestry program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Forestry majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $50,097 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $22,542 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.