by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in forestry from NC State. This makes it the #4 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,142 a year. This is higher than $42,109, which is the national median for all forestry bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $6,535 $29,407 Fees $2,360 $2,360 Books and Supplies $869 $869 On Campus Room and Board $13,719 $13,719 On Campus Other Expenses $3,121 $3,121
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Of the 81 forestry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in forestry from NC State in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 202 |
| Natural Resource Management | 33 |
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