by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Auburn. This makes it the #6 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of forestry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $47,039. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,236 for all forestry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, forestry students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all forestry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,875.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Auburn University.
Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Forestry from Auburn in 2020-2021, 96% were men and 4% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 15 forestry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Auburn, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 50 |
| Wildlife Management | 40 |
| Natural Resource Management | 24 |
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