Forestry Schools in Virginia

102 Forestry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Forestry is the 130th most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Forestry Majors in Virginia

Forestry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	81
Master’s Degree	15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	6
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	6

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a forestry major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of forestry majors in Virginia is as follows:

• Asian: 3.9%
• Black or African American: 1.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
• White: 79.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
• Other Races: 6.9%

Jobs for Forestry Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 1,850 people employed in jobs related to a forestry degree, compared to 84,700 nationwide.

Wages for Forestry Jobs in Virginia

Forestry grads earn an average of $54,190 in the state and $63,150 nationwide.

Most Popular Forestry Programs in VA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Forestry Careers in VA

Some of the careers forestry majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary

Related Majors in Virginia

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to forestry.

Major	Annual Graduates in VA
Natural Resources Conservation	519
Natural Resource Management	147
Wildlife Management	54
Fisheries Sciences	12

View all majors related to Forestry

View Nationwide Forestry Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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