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 U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of forestry students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of I is $47,399. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,109 for all forestry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, forestry students borrow a median amount of $38,643 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 U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in forestry from U of I in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 79 |
| Natural Resource Management | 52 |
| Wildlife Management | 24 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.