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. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with forestry programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in forestry from WVU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #9 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 WVU is $43,228. This is higher than $42,109, which is the national median for all forestry bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in forestry from WVU in 2022 were men.
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 West Virginia University 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 WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 forestry majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 64 |
| Natural Resource Management | 28 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 25 |
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