by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Clemson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Clemson. This makes it the #17 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #18 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 Clemson is $53,850. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,109 for all forestry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Clemson paid an average of $1,695 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $654 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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Of the 32 forestry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Clemson, about 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its forestry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Clemson Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in forestry from Clemson in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 40 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.