Basic Certificates in Forestry
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
In 2018-2019, 212 basic certificates were awarded to forestry majors. This earns it the #136 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 | 1,156 |
| Associate’s Degree | 390 |
| Master’s Degree | 363 |
| Basic Certificate | 212 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 133 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 41 |
Earnings of Forestry Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for forestry students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in forestry. About 81.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 172 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 161 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 27 colleges that offer a basic certificate in forestry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Coastal Pines Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for forestry majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 45 basic certificates were handed out to forestry majors at Coastal Pines Technical College. Of these students, 7% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,305 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 41 basic certificates were handed out to forestry majors at NAU. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
Wayne Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in forestry. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 basic certificates were handed out to forestry majors at Wayne Community College.
The 4th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Citrus College. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The forestry program at Citrus College awarded 18 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Haywood Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in forestry. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 basic certificates were handed out to forestry majors at Haywood Community College.
Montgomery Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in forestry. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their basic certificate in forestry from MCC.
The 6th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Reedley College. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their basic certificate in forestry from Reedley College. About 21% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in forestry. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their basic certificate in forestry from Lurleen B. Wallace Community College.
Hocking College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in forestry. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 basic certificates were handed out to forestry majors at Hocking Technical College.
The 10th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their basic certificate 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 $6,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,066 per year.
The forestry program at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 10th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Central Oregon Community College. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their basic certificate in forestry from COCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in forestry. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their basic certificate in forestry from Central Louisiana Technical Community College.
Spokane Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in forestry. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 basic certificates were handed out to forestry majors at Spokane Community College. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Columbia College. The forestry program at Columbia College awarded 2 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Feather River Community College District is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in forestry. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 basic certificates were handed out to forestry majors at Feather River College.
SOWELA Technical Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in forestry. The forestry program at SOWELA Technical Community College awarded 1 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 16th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their basic certificate is College of Lake County. The forestry program at College of Lake County awarded 1 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to forestry that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 682 |
| Natural Resource Management | 197 |
| Wildlife Management | 180 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 31 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 6 |
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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