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. Also, learn how UT Knoxville ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in forestry from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #19 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,822 a year. This is less than $38,236, which is the national median of all forestry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, forestry students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,875 for all forestry majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
The forestry program at UT Knoxville awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 79% of these degrees went to men with the other 21% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The forestry program at UT Knoxville awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 Tennessee - Knoxville 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 59 |
| Natural Resource Management | 4 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3 |
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