Forestry at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
What traits are you looking for in a school for Forestry, consider the program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is in Arcata, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 forestry graduations were recorded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
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Online Class Availability at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Distance learning is available at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Among 6,237 students, 548 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Forestry Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
These rankings give you a sense of how California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Forestry program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 11 |
| Best Value | California | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 50 |
Earnings for Forestry Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Students who complete California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Forestry program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,805 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $46,240 |
| 4 years | $51,526 |
| 5 years | $63,673 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Forestry graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt earn a median of $51,526, compared with $44,237 for all California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Forestry graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is $22,173.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Forestry graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Forestry graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt are 29% women (15) and 71% men (36).
Forestry Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Of the 51 bachelor’s forestry degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 29% were women (15) and 71% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Forestry bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, above the national average of 16%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Forestry Concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
The Forestry program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Forestry | 51 |
Best-Paid Careers for Forestry Graduates
Those who complete Forestry program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Forestry majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $50,097 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $22,542 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.