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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 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).
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 |
*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
- 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.