by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for forestry. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 43 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #7 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2021, making the school the #7 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 Virginia Tech is $38,479. This is higher than $38,236, which is the national median for all forestry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, forestry students borrow a median amount of $20,919 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all forestry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,875.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the forestry program at Virginia Tech is $530 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Virginia Tech.
Of the 101 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Forestry from Virginia Tech in 2020-2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in forestry from Virginia Tech in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 147 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 67 |
| Wildlife Management | 54 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 12 |
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