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 UM ranks in comparison to other schools with forestry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in forestry from UM. This makes it the #24 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 UM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,138 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 UM was $1,200 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in forestry from UM. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
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 The University of Montana with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UM forestry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UM Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Forestry from UM in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 107 |
| Wildlife Management | 80 |
| Natural Resource Management | 22 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 12 |
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