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. Also, learn how UT Knoxville ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in forestry from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #19 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of forestry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $31,441. This is less than $42,109, which is the national median of all forestry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in forestry from UT Knoxville in 2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% 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 Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Of the 6 forestry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Knoxville, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville 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 | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 61 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 5 |
| Natural Resource Management | 5 |
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