Master’s Degrees in Forestry
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 302 students 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 | 302 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 116 |
| Graduate Certificate | 68 |
Earnings of Forestry Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in forestry is $47,213. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,999 to a high of $47,934.
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 men than women pursue master's degrees in forestry. About 55.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 166 |
| Women | 136 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 214 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in forestry from UGA. Of these students, 36% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in forestry from UF. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The forestry program at Oregon State University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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 $9,095 per year. The forestry program at North Carolina State University awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at UW Seattle. Of these students, 56% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Auburn. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Purdue. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in forestry from Virginia Tech.
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 $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at UMaine. Of these students, 62% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The forestry program at Northern Arizona University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at ESF.
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 $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Mississippi State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The forestry program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in forestry from WVU.
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 $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Michigan Tech.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in forestry from Duke. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in forestry from UC Berkeley. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in forestry from Clemson. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Southern University and A & M College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in forestry from Southern University and A & M College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in forestry from UK.
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| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,136 |
| Natural Resource Management | 826 |
| Wildlife Management | 200 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 41 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 16 |
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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