Master’s Degrees in Forestry
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 331 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 | 331 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 106 |
| Graduate Certificate | 75 |
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 52.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 175 |
| Women | 156 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 223 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
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. About 32% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 52% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,425 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. About 52% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in forestry from NC State. Of these students, 50% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,189 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 forestry from UW Seattle. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in forestry from Auburn.
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 $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in forestry from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 58% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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 $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in forestry from NAU.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in forestry from UMaine. Of these students, 47% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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.
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 $9,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,398 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in forestry from Mississippi State. About 37% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,903 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 forestry from Colorado State. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $18,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,607 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, 43% were women and 14% 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. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in forestry from WVU.
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 $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in forestry from Duke.
The 17th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in forestry from UC Berkeley.
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 $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in forestry from Clemson.
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 $5,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,744 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, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for forestry 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 forestry from UK.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 132 | |
| 96 | |
| 51 | |
| 19 | |
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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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