by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NC State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NC State University as a strong choice for forestry, placing at #8 out of 47 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Schools | 8 of 47 |
| Best Forestry Schools in North Carolina | 2 of 2 |
| Best Forestry Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 16 |
The following degree levels are available for forestry at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 86 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 86 bachelor’s degrees in forestry.
NC State University is among the very best schools in the country for forestry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Forestry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NC State University earn a median of $63,034 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at NC State University, forestry graduates take on a median debt of $24,749 in student loans. This is above $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of forestry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of forestry bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NC State University awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in wood science and wood products/pulp and paper technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
NC State University awarded 22 bachelor’s completions in forest management/forest resources management in the most recent reporting year — 18% to women and 82% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NC State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Forestry | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Forestry | 12 |
