Forestry at Oregon State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Forestry, take a look at what Oregon State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oregon State University is in Corvallis, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 forestry degrees were granted at Oregon State University.
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Studying Online at Oregon State University
Online coursework is an option at Oregon State University. Of 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) studied exclusively online and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Forestry Rankings at Oregon State University
Rankings can help you compare Oregon State University’s Forestry program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 50 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 50 |
Earnings for Forestry Graduates from Oregon State University
Those who finish Oregon State 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 | $46,106 |
| 2 years | $44,776 |
| 3 years | $56,757 |
| 4 years | $64,041 |
| 5 years | $75,141 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Forestry graduates from Oregon State University take home a median $64,041, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Forestry graduates at Oregon State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Forestry graduates at Oregon State University are 40% women (16) and 60% men (24).
Forestry Bachelor’s Program at Oregon State University
Among the 4 bachelor’s forestry degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, above the national average of 16%.*
Forestry Master’s Program at Oregon State University
Among the 14 master’s forestry degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry master’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Forestry master’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, higher than the national average of 12%.*
Forestry Doctoral Program at Oregon State University
Of the 6 doctoral forestry graduates at Oregon State University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry doctoral degree recipients at Oregon State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Forestry doctoral degree recipients at Oregon State University, higher than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Forestry Concentrations at Oregon State University
The Forestry program at Oregon State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forest Management | 7 |
| Urban Forestry | 9 |
| Wood Science & Products/Paper | 9 |
| Other Forestry | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Forestry Graduates
Graduates of the Forestry program at Oregon State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Forestry graduates, 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.