Forest Sciences & Biology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 22 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Forest Sciences & Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Forest Sciences & Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 393 degrees were awarded toForest Sciences & Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Forest Sciences & Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 187 |
| Master’s Degree | 148 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
Earnings of Forest Sciences & Biology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Forest Sciences & Biology of $52,066 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Forest Sciences & Biology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. About 75.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 141 |
| Women | 46 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Forest Sciences & Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 84.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.5% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 2.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Forest Sciences & Biology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Forest Sciences & Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of the South comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Forest Sciences & Biology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Forestry, General | 1,181 |
| Forest Technology/Technician | 327 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 252 |
| Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician | 95 |
| Urban Forestry | 89 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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