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Forestry at Iowa State University

31 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
1 Doctor's Degrees
The Forestry major is part of the natural resources & conservation program at Iowa State University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with forestry programs.

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Forestry Degrees Available at Iowa State

Iowa State Forestry Rankings

The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools 14
Best Forestry Schools 16

Popularity of Forestry at Iowa State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Iowa State. This makes it the #28 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Forestry Graduates from Iowa State Make?

$39,337 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Forestry Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of forestry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $39,337. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,109 for all forestry students.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Forestry from Iowa State Cost?

$10,497 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Iowa State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,982 $26,168
Fees $1,515 $1,515
Books and Supplies $1,091 $1,091
On Campus Room and Board $9,726 $9,726
On Campus Other Expenses $2,890 $2,890

Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.

Iowa State Forestry Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The forestry program at Iowa State awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in forestry.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 26
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Does Iowa State Offer an Online BS in Forestry?

Iowa State does not offer an online option for its forestry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.

Iowa State Forestry Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in forestry from Iowa State in 2022 were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in forestry.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Forestry Student Diversity at Iowa State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Iowa State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 84
Wildlife Management 4
Fisheries Sciences 3

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