Master’s Degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology
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Education Levels of Forest Sciences and Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 132 people earned their master's degree in forest sciences and biology. This earns it the #499 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 50 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
Earnings of Forest Sciences and Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in forest sciences and biology. About 53.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 71 |
| Women | 61 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forest sciences and biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 93 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Forest Sciences and Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a master’s degree in forest sciences and biology. Learn more about the most popular 11 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 master'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, 42 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UGA. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forest sciences and biology. 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 master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 56% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from Purdue. Of these students, 58% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi State University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,398 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from Mississippi State.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forest sciences and biology. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from Colorado State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Northern Arizona University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forest sciences and biology. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from NAU.
Clemson University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forest sciences and biology. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from Clemson.
The 8th most popular school in the country for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kentucky. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UK.
The 8th most popular school in the country for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maine. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UMaine. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forest sciences and biology. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from SIUC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UW - Madison.
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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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