Forestry at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Forestry, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 34 forestry graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Forestry Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Forestry program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 50 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 50 |
Earnings for Forestry Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Students who complete Purdue University-Main Campus’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 | $35,961 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Forestry graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Forestry graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 56% women (19) and 44% men (15).
Forestry Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 11 bachelor’s forestry graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 16%.*
Forestry Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 14 master’s forestry degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Forestry master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 12%.*
Forestry Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 9 doctoral forestry graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Forestry doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above 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 Purdue University-Main Campus
This Forestry program at Purdue University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Forestry | 11 |
| Forest Sciences & Biology | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Forestry Graduates
Students who finish Forestry program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below 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
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