Doctor’s Degrees in Forestry
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 students 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 | 302 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 116 |
| Graduate Certificate | 68 |
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
A doctor's degree in forestry is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UGA. About 47% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UW Seattle. About 75% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from NC 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. The forestry program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Oregon State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at UF.
Southern University and A & M College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. 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. The forestry program at Southern University and A & M College awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The forestry program at Virginia Tech awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Virginia University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from WVU. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UW - Madison.
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 $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. The forestry program at Michigan Technological University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from NAU.
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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Auburn.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at 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. The forestry program at University of Maine awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The forestry program at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Penn State University Park.
Clemson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. The forestry program at Clemson University awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 18th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Michigan State.
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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Iowa State.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to forestry that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 410 |
| Wildlife Management | 56 |
| Natural Resource Management | 19 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 9 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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