Master’s Degrees in Forestry
Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 329 people earned their master's degree in forestry. This earns it the #182 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 forestry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 329 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
Earnings of Forestry Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in forestry is $51,783. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,160 and the high is $56,550.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for forestry students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in forestry. About 50.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 162 |
| Women | 167 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 232 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’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 master'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, 42 people received their master's degree in forestry from UGA. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. University of Georgia forestry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,783.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in forestry from UF. Of these students, 56% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,783.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in forestry from Oregon State. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Oregon State University forestry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,783.
The 4th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in forestry from NC State. About 50% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,783.
The 4th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. 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 master's degree in forestry from UW Seattle. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,783.
Auburn University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in forestry from Auburn. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Auburn University forestry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,783.
Virginia Tech comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in forestry from Virginia Tech. Those who complete their master's degree in forestry at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 51,783.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in forestry from Purdue. Of these students, 46% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in forestry at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 51,783.
Northern Arizona University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in forestry from NAU. About 38% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northern Arizona University forestry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,783.
The 9th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master'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, 13 people received their master's degree in forestry from UMaine. Of these students, 44% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in forestry at University of Maine make a median salary of 51,783.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in forestry from ESF. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in forestry at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry make a median salary of 51,783.
Mississippi State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forestry. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in forestry from Mississippi State. Of these students, 41% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in forestry at Mississippi State University make a median salary of 51,783.
The 13th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 forestry from Colorado State. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado State University - Fort Collins forestry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,783.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forestry. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in forestry from Michigan Tech. Of these students, 13% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Michigan Technological University forestry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,783.
The 13th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in forestry from WVU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. West Virginia University forestry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,783.
Duke University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in forestry from Duke. Duke University forestry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,783.
The 17th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in forestry from UC Berkeley. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,783.
Clemson University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 forestry from Clemson. Those who complete their master's degree in forestry at Clemson University make a median salary of 51,783.
The 19th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arkansas at Monticello. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in forestry from UAM. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Arkansas at Monticello forestry graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,783.
The 19th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. 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 forestry from UK. Those who complete their master's degree in forestry at University of Kentucky make a median salary of 51,783.
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References
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