by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for forestry. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 36 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 3 |
| Best Forestry Graduate Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #7 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,817 a year. 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 Virginia Tech, forestry students borrow a median amount of $49,340 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,020 for all forestry majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the forestry program at Virginia Tech is $530 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in forestry from Virginia Tech. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 19 students who earned a master's degree in Forestry from Virginia Tech in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 161 |
| Wildlife Management | 72 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 59 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 11 |
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