Doctor’s Degrees in Forestry
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 106 people earned their doctor's degree in forestry. This earns it the #113 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in forestry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 331 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 106 |
| Graduate Certificate | 75 |
Earnings of Forestry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for forestry students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in forestry. About 55.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 59 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 53 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in forestry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for forestry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UGA. Of these students, 10% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UW Seattle. Of these students, 57% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from NC State. Of these students, 41% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Oregon State.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Purdue.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UF. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Southern University and A & M College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,973 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Southern University and A & M College. Of these students, 100% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Virginia Tech.
West Virginia University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from WVU.
Northern Arizona University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from NAU. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,607 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Michigan Tech. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UW - Madison.
Auburn University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Auburn. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Colorado State.
University of Maine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UMaine. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Iowa State.
The 18th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Michigan State.
Forestry Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 50 | |
| 27 | |
| 9 | |
| 9 | |
| 6 |
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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