Doctor’s Degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology
Education Levels of Forest Sciences and Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 43 people earned their doctor's degree in forest sciences and biology. This earns it the #199 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 forest sciences and biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 123 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Forest Sciences and Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for forest sciences and biology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for forest sciences and biology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in forest sciences and biology. About 55.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forest sciences and biology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Forest Sciences and Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in forest sciences and biology. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 forest sciences and biology from UGA.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forest sciences and biology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in forest sciences and biology from UW Seattle. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forest sciences and biology. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 forest sciences and biology from Purdue. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
West Virginia University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forest sciences and biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in forest sciences and biology from WVU.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forest sciences and biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in forest sciences and biology from NAU.
The 5th most popular school in the country for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan Technological University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in forest sciences and biology from Michigan Tech.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forest sciences and biology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 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 forest sciences and biology from UW - Madison.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forest sciences and biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in forest sciences and biology from Colorado State.
The 8th most popular school in the country for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maine. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in forest sciences and biology from UMaine.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to forest sciences and biology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Forestry | 22 |
| Wood Science & Products/Paper | 12 |
| Forest Production & Management | 6 |
| Forest Management | 5 |
| Other Forestry | 5 |
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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