Doctor’s Degrees in Forestry
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
In 2020-2021, 116 doctor's degrees were awarded to forestry majors. 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 | 1,155 |
| 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 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
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Student Diversity
A doctor's degree in forestry is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
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. The forestry program at University of Georgia awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The forestry program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,095 per year. The forestry program at North Carolina State University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Purdue. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The forestry program at Oregon State University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from UF.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Southern University and A & M College. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Virginia Tech. Of these students, 17% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Virginia University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. The forestry program at West Virginia University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The forestry program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Michigan Tech.
The 10th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The forestry program at Northern Arizona University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Auburn University is the 13th 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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Auburn.
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 $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at UMaine.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in forestry. 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, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at ESF.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 14th 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 $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Penn State University Park.
Clemson University is the 18th 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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Clemson.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Michigan State.
Iowa State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in forestry. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in forestry from Iowa State.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Natural Resources Conservation | 410 |
| Wildlife Management | 56 |
| Natural Resource Management | 19 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 9 |
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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