Forestry at University of Maine
What traits are you looking for in a school for Forestry, you may want to check out the program at University of Maine. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Maine is in Orono, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 forestry degrees were awarded at University of Maine.
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Studying Online at University of Maine
Distance learning is available at University of Maine. Among 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Forestry Rankings at University of Maine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maine’s Forestry program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 50 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 50 |
Earnings for Forestry Graduates from University of Maine
Graduates of University of Maine’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 | $42,908 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Forestry graduates from University of Maine stands at $23,618.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Forestry graduates at University of Maine, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Forestry graduates at University of Maine are 29% women (11) and 71% men (27).
Forestry Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine
Among the 14 bachelor’s forestry graduates at University of Maine, 14% were women (2) and 86% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
Forestry Master’s Program at University of Maine
Of the 18 master’s forestry degrees awarded at University of Maine, 39% were women (7) and 61% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry master’s degree recipients at University of Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Forestry Doctoral Program at University of Maine
Among the 6 doctoral forestry degrees awarded at University of Maine, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry doctoral degree recipients at University of Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 17% of Forestry doctoral degree recipients at University of Maine, 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 University of Maine
The Forestry program at University of Maine includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Forestry | 26 |
| Forest Sciences & Biology | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Forestry Graduates
Graduates of the Forestry program at University of Maine work across a variety of fields. 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.