by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Kentucky. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Kentucky as a strong choice for forestry, ranked #43 out of 47 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Schools | 43 of 47 |
| Best Forestry Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 1 |
| Best Forestry Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 16 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in forestry at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in forestry.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for forestry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kentucky go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,702 a year. This is lower than $61,112, the median for all majors at University of Kentucky.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,247 | $32,747 |
| Fees | $1,393 | $1,393 |
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Among recent graduates, 79% of forestry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of forestry bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Approximately 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Kentucky granted 19 bachelor’s degrees in forest sciences and biology in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (95%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky awarded 3 certificate degrees in forestry.
University of Kentucky has not been ranked for forestry at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of forestry certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of forestry certificate degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a certificate in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Kentucky awarded 3 certificate completions in urban forestry in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Kentucky. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Forestry | 6 |