Forestry Master’s Degrees
There are 105 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Forestry.
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,460 people earned theirForestry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Forestry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 62 |
| Associate’s Degree | 357 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,143 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 786 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 108 |
Earnings of Forestry Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Forestry of $52,066 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,042 |
| 4 years | $52,066 |
| 5 years | $60,484 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Forestry students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 136 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Forestry. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Forestry students seeking a master's degree is University of Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Reedley College is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 60 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Tahoe Community College is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Pines Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Forestry Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Forestry, General | 1,181 |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 393 |
| Forest Technology/Technician | 327 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 252 |
| Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician | 95 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Forestry that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 23,853 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3,090 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 132 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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