Forestry at Duke University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Forestry, consider the program at Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duke University is located in Durham, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 forestry degrees were awarded at Duke University.
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Online Class Availability at Duke University
Many students take online classes at Duke University. Among 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Forestry Rankings at Duke University
These rankings give you a sense of how Duke University’s Forestry program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 50 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 50 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Forestry graduates at Duke University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Forestry graduates at Duke University are 46% women (6) and 54% men (7).
Forestry Master’s Program at Duke University
Among the 13 master’s forestry graduates at Duke University, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry master’s degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Forestry master’s degree recipients at Duke University, above the national average of 12%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Forestry Concentrations at Duke University
This Forestry program at Duke University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Forestry | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Forestry Graduates
Graduates of the Forestry program at Duke University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.