Forest Sciences & Biology Master’s Degrees
There are 22 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Forest Sciences & Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about9% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.0% of Forest Sciences & Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Forest Sciences & Biology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 393 students earned theirForest 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 | 187 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 148 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
Earnings of Forest Sciences & Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Forest Sciences & Biology 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Forest Sciences & Biology. About 52.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 64 |
| Women | 71 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Forest Sciences & Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 74.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 23 | 17.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Forest Sciences & Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 69 master's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 43 master'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.
Iowa State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master'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.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master'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 Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master'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.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master'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.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology. This school awarded 7 master'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.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master'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.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master'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.
Michigan Technological University is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of the South is a popular choice for Forest Sciences & Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Forest Sciences & Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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