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 WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with forestry programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in forestry from WVU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2021, making the school the #9 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 WVU is $40,623. 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 WVU, forestry students borrow a median amount of $23,371 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at West Virginia University.
Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Forestry from WVU in 2020-2021, 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in forestry from WVU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 76 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 32 |
| Natural Resource Management | 29 |
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