Doctor’s Degrees in Forestry
Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 97 people earned their doctor's degree in forestry. This makes it the 113th most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for forestry majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in forestry. About 57.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 56 |
| Women | 41 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in forestry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for forestry students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UGA.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UW Seattle. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from NC State. Of these students, 25% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Purdue. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Oregon State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Oregon State. Of these students, 44% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UF. Of these students, 60% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern University and A & M College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,973 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Southern University and A & M College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Virginia Tech.
West Virginia University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from WVU.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UW - Madison.
Michigan Technological University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Michigan Tech.
The 10th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Arizona 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from NAU.
Auburn University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Auburn. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Colorado State.
University of Maine is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UMaine.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Michigan State. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to forestry that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 437 |
| Wildlife Management | 44 |
| Natural Resource Management | 22 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 13 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 1 |
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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