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 UF ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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UF is in the top 10% of the country for forestry. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 36 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in forestry from UF. This makes it the #2 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,838 a year. This is less than $42,109, which is the national median of all forestry majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 students earned a bachelor's degree in forestry from UF. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Forestry majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $60,468 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all forestry graduates with a master's is $51,783.
Of the 52 forestry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UF, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 70 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 58 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 45 |
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