Forestry Associate Degrees
There are 105 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Forestry.
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,460 people earned theirForestry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Forestry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 62 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 357 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,143 |
| Master’s Degree | 786 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 108 |
Earnings of Forestry Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Forestry of $52,066 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,042 |
| 4 years | $52,066 |
| 5 years | $60,484 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 136 colleges that offer a associate degree in Forestry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Forestry students seeking a associate degree is University of Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their associate degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 124 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Reedley College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their associate degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 115 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 72 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 60 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Tahoe Community College is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 42 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Pines Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Forestry Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Forestry, General | 1,181 |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 393 |
| Forest Technology/Technician | 327 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 252 |
| Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician | 95 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Forestry that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 23,853 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3,090 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 132 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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