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Forestry at The University of Montana

If you are interested in studying Forestry, take a look at what The University of Montana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Montana sits in Missoula, MT.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 forestry degrees were granted at The University of Montana.

Studying Online at The University of Montana

Many students take online classes at The University of Montana. Of 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Forestry Rankings at The University of Montana

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Montana’s Forestry program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#1 of 1
Best Value	Montana	#1 of 1
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#35 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#49 of 50

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#1 of 1
Best Value	Montana	#1 of 1
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#35 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#49 of 50

Earnings for Forestry Graduates from The University of Montana

Those who finish The University of Montana’s Forestry program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,452
2 years	$35,823
3 years	$37,976
4 years	$45,530
5 years	$48,255

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Forestry graduates from The University of Montana earn a median of $45,530, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Forestry graduates at The University of Montana, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Forestry graduates at The University of Montana are 15% women (3) and 85% men (17).

Forestry Bachelor’s Program at The University of Montana

Of the 16 bachelor’s forestry graduates at The University of Montana, 12% were women (2) and 88% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 19% of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, above the national average of 16%.*

Forestry Master’s Program at The University of Montana

Among the 4 master’s forestry degrees awarded at The University of Montana, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Unknown	1

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

More Specific Forestry Concentrations at The University of Montana

This Forestry program at The University of Montana breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Forest Management	20

Best-Paid Careers for Forestry Graduates

Those who complete Forestry program at The University of Montana pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.