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, and more. Also, learn how Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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Oregon State was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for forestry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Graduate Certificate Schools | 2 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 5 |
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Forestry Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Oregon State. This makes it the #3 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $245 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in forestry from Oregon State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Oregon 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's forestry program at Oregon State make a median salary of $56,550. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all forestry graduates with a master's is $51,783.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of forestry master's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 182 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 158 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 138 |
| Wildlife Management | 81 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.