Forestry Doctor’s Degrees
There are 105 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Forestry. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 34.3% of Forestry graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,460 people earned theirForestry majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Forestry at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 62 |
| Associate’s Degree | 357 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,143 |
| Master’s Degree | 786 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 108 |
Earnings of Forestry Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Forestry of $52,066 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,042 |
| 4 years | $52,066 |
| 5 years | $60,484 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Forestry majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 49 |
| Women | 59 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Forestry graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 4 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 37 | 34.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 34.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 136 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Forestry. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 178 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Reedley College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 123 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 115 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 66 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 50 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 43 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Tahoe Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 42 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees in Forestry in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Forestry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Pines Technical College is a popular choice for Forestry majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in Forestry from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Forestry here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Forestry Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Forestry, General | 1,181 |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 393 |
| Forest Technology/Technician | 327 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 252 |
| Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician | 95 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Forestry that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 23,853 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3,090 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 132 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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