by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in forestry at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for forestry, ranked #11 out of 52 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Schools | 11 of 52 |
| Best Forestry Schools in Indiana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Forestry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in forestry at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 14 master’s degrees in forestry.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for forestry at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of forestry master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of forestry master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 14 master’s degrees in forest sciences and biology in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 9 doctoral degrees in forestry.
Purdue-West Lafayette is not currently ranked for forestry at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 11% of forestry doctoral degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of forestry doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 9 doctoral degrees in forest sciences and biology recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Forestry | 11 |