Associate Degrees in Forestry
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 383 students 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 | 1,155 |
| Associate Degree | 383 |
| Master’s Degree | 302 |
| Basic Certificate | 181 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 116 |
| Graduate Certificate | 68 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 28 |
Earnings of Forestry Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in forestry is $34,613. 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 $32,054 and the high is $35,152.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in forestry is $12,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $12,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,778.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in forestry. About 75.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 289 |
| Women | 94 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 324 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to forestry majors at ESF. About 15% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Penn College. Of these students, 20% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The forestry program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 associate degrees were handed out to forestry majors at GRC. Of these students, 52% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 associate degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Citrus College. About 52% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The forestry program at Montgomery Community College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 6% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Itasca Community College. The forestry program at Itasca Community College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 8th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wayne Community College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Wayne Community College.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in forestry from Columbia Junior College. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The forestry program at Potomac State College of West Virginia University awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Coastal Pines Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forestry. The forestry program at Coastal Pines Technical College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to forestry majors at GHC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
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 $31,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,114 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in forestry from Paul Smith's College.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in forestry from Reedley College. Of these students, 50% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Bakersfield College. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Gateway Technical College.
Haywood Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forestry. The forestry program at Haywood Community College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in forestry from Hocking Technical College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to forestry majors at ICC.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Allegany College of Maryland.
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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 | 786 |
| Natural Resource Management | 200 |
| Wildlife Management | 200 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 43 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 13 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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