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Forestry at Northern Arizona University

Forestry at Northern Arizona University

If you are interested in studying Forestry, consider the program at Northern Arizona University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northern Arizona University sits in Flagstaff, AZ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 115 forestry degrees were granted at Northern Arizona University.

Online Class Availability at Northern Arizona University

Many students take online classes at Northern Arizona University. Of 28,467 students, 5,237 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,552 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Forestry Rankings at Northern Arizona University

Rankings can help you compare Northern Arizona University’s Forestry program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #1 of 2
Best Value Arizona #1 of 1
Best Value Southwest (Region) #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #24 of 50
Best Value Nationwide #26 of 50

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arizona #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #1 of 2
Best Value Arizona #1 of 1
Best Value Southwest (Region) #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #24 of 50
Best Value Nationwide #26 of 50

Earnings for Forestry Graduates from Northern Arizona University

Students who complete Northern Arizona University’s Forestry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Forestry at Northern Arizona University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,618
2 years $38,374
3 years $48,166
4 years $50,142
5 years $59,294

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Forestry graduates from Northern Arizona University earn a median of $50,142, compared with $58,050 for all Northern Arizona University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Forestry earnings compared with all majors at Northern Arizona University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Forestry graduates from Northern Arizona University stands at $21,810.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Forestry graduates at Northern Arizona University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Forestry graduates at Northern Arizona University are 37% women (43) and 63% men (72).

Forestry Bachelor’s Program at Northern Arizona University

Of the 49 bachelor’s forestry degrees awarded at Northern Arizona University, 35% were women (17) and 65% were men (32).

Northern Arizona University gender breakdown of Forestry Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 36
Hispanic / Latino 12
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Forestry majors at Northern Arizona University

Minority students account for 27% of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

Forestry Master’s Program at Northern Arizona University

Of the 14 master’s forestry degrees awarded at Northern Arizona University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

Northern Arizona University gender breakdown of Forestry Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry master’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Forestry majors at Northern Arizona University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Forestry master’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, below the national average of 12%.*

Forestry Doctoral Program at Northern Arizona University

Of the 3 doctoral forestry graduates at Northern Arizona University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

Northern Arizona University gender breakdown of Forestry Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry doctoral degree recipients at Northern Arizona University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Forestry majors at Northern Arizona University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Forestry Concentrations at Northern Arizona University

This Forestry program at Northern Arizona University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Forestry 4
Forest Sciences & Biology 62
Forest Management 49

Best-Paid Careers for Forestry Graduates

Students who finish Forestry program at Northern Arizona University pursue many career paths. 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

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