Forestry at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Forestry, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 2 forestry degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Forestry Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Forestry program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Forestry graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Forestry graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).
Forestry Associate’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 1 associate’s forestry graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forestry associate’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Forestry associate’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, above the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Forestry Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
This Forestry program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Forestry | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Forestry Graduates
Graduates of the Forestry program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.