Forestry Doctor’s Degrees
There are 105 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Forestry.
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,460 students 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 | 357 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,143 |
| Master’s Degree | 786 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 108 |
Earnings of Forestry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Forestry of $52,066 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Forestry students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 136 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Forestry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Forestry students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 124 doctor's 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.
Reedley College is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 123 doctor's 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.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 72 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 43 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Tahoe Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Pines Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 37 doctor's 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 doctor’s 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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