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 Colorado State ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Colorado State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,539 a year. This is less than $42,109, which is the national median of all forestry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado State was $1,553 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in forestry from Colorado State. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Colorado State forestry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado State Online Learning page.
Of the 7 forestry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Colorado State, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 154 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 78 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.