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. In addition, we cover how UM ranks in comparison to other schools with forestry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in forestry from UM. This makes it the #24 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2021, making the school the #18 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 UM is $34,452. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,236 for all forestry students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at The University of Montana.
All of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in forestry from UM in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in forestry from UM in 2021, 33% were men and 67% 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 The University of Montana with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 97 |
| Wildlife Management | 81 |
| Natural Resource Management | 22 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 10 |
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