Master’s Degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology
Education Levels of Forest Sciences and Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 123 people earned their master's degree in forest sciences and biology. This earns it the #499 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in forest sciences and biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 180 |
| Master’s Degree | 123 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Forest Sciences and Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for forest sciences and biology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in forest sciences and biology. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 56 |
| Women | 67 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forest sciences and biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 92 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Forest Sciences and Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a master’s degree in forest sciences and biology. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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, 42 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UGA. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forest sciences and biology. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forest sciences and biology. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from Purdue. Of these students, 46% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mississippi State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forest sciences and biology. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from Mississippi State. Of these students, 45% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from Colorado State. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Arizona University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 6 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from NAU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Clemson University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forest sciences and biology. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from Clemson.
University of Maine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forest sciences and biology. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UMaine. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
University of Kentucky comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forest sciences and biology. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UK.
The 10th most popular school in the country for forest sciences and biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from SIUC. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forest sciences and biology. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in forest sciences and biology from UW - Madison.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to forest sciences and biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Forestry | 89 |
| Forest Management | 43 |
| Other Forestry | 27 |
| Urban Forestry | 18 |
| Forest Production & Management | 17 |
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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