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 Michigan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 86% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Michigan State. This makes it the #28 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.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,178 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,109 for all forestry students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in forestry from Michigan State. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 84 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 82 |
| Natural Resource Management | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.