by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with forestry programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Forestry Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in forestry from NAU. This makes it the #9 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.
The median salary of forestry students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $40,435. This is less than $42,109, which is the national median of all forestry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in forestry from NAU. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 forestry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NAU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 112 |
| Wildlife Management | 41 |
| Natural Resource Management | 2 |
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