by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Virginia Tech. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech as a strong choice for forestry, ranked #5 out of 47 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Schools | 5 of 47 |
| Best Forestry Schools in Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Forestry Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 16 |
Here is each degree level granted in forestry at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in forestry.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for forestry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Forestry students who finish a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech earn a median of $56,777 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, forestry graduates take on a median debt of $20,919 in student loans. This is lower than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of forestry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of forestry bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Forestry | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Forestry | 10 |
