Bachelor’s Degrees in Forestry
Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,083 people earned their bachelor's degree in forestry. This earns it the #157 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in forestry is $42,109. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,491 to a high of $45,756.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in forestry is $33,020. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,536 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $27,503.
The median monthly payment of a forestry graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $393.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in forestry. About 69.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 755 |
| Women | 328 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 889 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 70 |
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 56 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in forestry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for forestry students seekinga bachelor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 40% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,109.
North Carolina State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from NC State. Of these students, 33% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in forestry at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 42,109.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,389 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from UW - Stevens Point. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point forestry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,109.
The 4th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from UF. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,109.
Mississippi State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from Mississippi State. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in forestry at Mississippi State University make a median salary of 42,109.
The 5th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from UMN Twin Cities. About 50% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities forestry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,109.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from NAU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Northern Arizona University forestry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,109.
The 8th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Humboldt State University. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from Humboldt State University. About 34% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Humboldt State University forestry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,109.
University of Idaho is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forestry. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from U of I. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in forestry at University of Idaho make a median salary of 42,109.
The 10th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stephen F Austin State University. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from SFASU. About 39% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in forestry at Stephen F Austin State University make a median salary of 42,109.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forestry. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 24% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,109.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from SIUC. About 38% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,109.
The 13th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from Colorado State. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,109.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. 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, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from ESF. About 14% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ESF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,109.
The 15th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from Clemson. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in forestry at Clemson University make a median salary of 42,109.
Louisiana Tech University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,416 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from Louisiana Tech. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in forestry at Louisiana Tech University make a median salary of 42,109.
The 17th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from Iowa State. About 33% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,109.
Auburn University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forestry. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from Auburn. About 6% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in forestry at Auburn University make a median salary of 42,109.
Michigan Technological University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forestry. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from Michigan Tech. Of these students, 29% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in forestry at Michigan Technological University make a median salary of 42,109.
University of Maine is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forestry. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in forestry from UMaine. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. University of Maine forestry graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,109.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to forestry that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 17,614 |
| Wildlife Management | 1,666 |
| Natural Resource Management | 1,427 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 342 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 70 |
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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