Master’s Degrees in Forestry
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Education Levels of Forestry Majors
In 2020-2021, 302 earned their master's degree in forestry. This makes it the 182nd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in forestry is $47,213. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,999 and the high is $47,934.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for forestry majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in forestry. About 55.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 166 |
| Women | 136 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forestry master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 214 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Forestry Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in forestry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for forestry students seekinga master's degree is University of Georgia. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at UGA. About 36% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at UF. Of these students, 48% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in forestry from Oregon State. Of these students, 33% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in forestry from NC State. Of these students, 31% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. 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. The forestry program at Auburn University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forestry. 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. The forestry program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. 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, 14 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Virginia Tech.
University of Maine is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. 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. The forestry program at University of Maine awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in forestry from NAU. Of these students, 46% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forestry. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. 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. The forestry program at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 12th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi State University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. The forestry program at Mississippi State University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in forestry from Colorado State. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Virginia University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at WVU.
The 13th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan Technological University. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. 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. The forestry program at Michigan Technological University awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Duke University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forestry. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Duke. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at UC Berkeley. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clemson University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forestry. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. 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, 6 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Clemson. Of these students, 17% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for forestry majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern University and A & M College. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. 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, 5 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at Southern University and A & M College. Of these students, 60% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kentucky is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forestry. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to forestry majors at UK.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 826 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 281 |
| Wildlife Management | 200 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 41 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 16 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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