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. Also, learn how Michigan Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan Tech was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan Technological University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Michigan Tech. This makes it the #13 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,571 a year. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan Tech was $1,601 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $750 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,429 | $42,771 |
| Fees | $318 | $318 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,774 | $12,774 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,392 | $2,392 |
Learn more about Michigan Tech tuition and fees.
Of the 21 forestry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan Tech, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Michigan Tech 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 Tech Online Learning page.
Forestry majors graduating with a master's degree from Michigan Tech make a median salary of $45,971 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,783.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 forestry majors earned their master's degree from Michigan Tech. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Michigan Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 10 |
| Natural Resource Management | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.