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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with forestry programs.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Forestry Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 7 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in forestry from UGA. This makes it the #1 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of forestry students who receive their bachelor's degree at UGA is $47,214. This is higher than $42,109, which is the national median for all forestry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, forestry students borrow a median amount of $35,930 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,020 for all forestry majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 13 forestry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UGA, about 92% were men and 8% were women.
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 University of Georgia with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Forestry majors graduating with a master's degree from UGA make a median salary of $46,160 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, 50 forestry majors earned their master's degree from UGA. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 41 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 39 |
| Natural Resource Management | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.