Associate Degrees in Forestry
Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 405 people earned their associate degree in forestry. This makes it the 130th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in forestry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,083 |
| Associate Degree | 405 |
| Master’s Degree | 329 |
| Basic Certificate | 229 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 28 |
Earnings of Forestry Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in forestry is $36,427. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $36,281 and the high is $36,573.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for forestry majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in forestry. About 74.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 300 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 329 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer an associate degree in forestry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for forestry majors who are seeking their associate degree. 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, 27 people received their associate degree in forestry from ESF. About 20% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry forestry graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,427.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forestry. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in forestry from Penn College. Pennsylvania College of Technology forestry graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,427.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in forestry from Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Those who complete their associate degree in forestry at Horry-Georgetown Technical College make a median salary of 36,427.
Green River College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forestry. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in forestry from GRC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that GRC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,427.
The 5th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in forestry from Citrus College. Of these students, 45% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Citrus College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,427.
The 6th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Montgomery Community College. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in forestry from MCC. Of these students, 10% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in forestry at Montgomery Community College make a median salary of 36,427.
The 8th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wayne Community College. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in forestry from Wayne Community College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that Wayne Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,427.
Columbia College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forestry. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in forestry from Columbia Junior College. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in forestry at Columbia College make a median salary of 36,427.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forestry. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in forestry from WVU Potomac State College. Potomac State College of West Virginia University forestry graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,427.
Coastal Pines Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forestry. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in forestry from Coastal Pines Technical College. Those who complete their associate degree in forestry at Coastal Pines Technical College make a median salary of 36,427.
Grays Harbor College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forestry. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in forestry from GHC. About 9% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GHC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,427.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forestry. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in forestry from Paul Smith's College. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science forestry graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,427.
The 13th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Reedley College. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in forestry from Reedley College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Reedley College forestry graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,427.
Bakersfield College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forestry. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in forestry from Bakersfield College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Bakersfield College forestry graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,427.
The 16th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gateway Technical College. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in forestry from Gateway Technical College. Gateway Technical College forestry graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,427.
Haywood Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forestry. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in forestry from Haywood Community College. Haywood Community College forestry graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,427.
Hocking College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forestry. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in forestry from Hocking Technical College. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Hocking Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,427.
Itawamba Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forestry. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in forestry from ICC. Data shows that ICC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,427.
Allegany College of Maryland is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forestry. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in forestry from Allegany College of Maryland. About 40% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Allegany College of Maryland graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,427.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to forestry that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 926 |
| Wildlife Management | 210 |
| Natural Resource Management | 172 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 41 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 4 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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