Master’s Degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology
Education Levels of Forest Sciences and Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 123 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 | 123 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Forest Sciences and Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in forest sciences and biology. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 56 |
| Women | 67 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forest sciences and biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 92 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
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. Of these students, 45% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,524 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 master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UW Seattle. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 46% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 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. About 45% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 8 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from Colorado State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% 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 $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, 6 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from NAU. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 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. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 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 $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, 5 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UMaine. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% 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. 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 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UW - Madison.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to forest sciences and biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Forestry | 89 |
| Forest Management | 43 |
| Other Forestry | 27 |
| Urban Forestry | 18 |
| Forest Production & Management | 17 |
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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