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 Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Forestry Graduate Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Purdue. This makes it the #7 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.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,029 a year. This is higher than $42,109, which is the national median for all forestry bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in forestry from Purdue. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Forestry majors graduating with a master's degree from Purdue make a median salary of $47,015 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, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in forestry from Purdue. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fisheries Sciences | 53 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.