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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Oregon State University compares to other colleges that offer forestry.
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Oregon State University ranks competitively among schools offering forestry. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 15 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Forestry Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Value Forestry Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Value Forestry Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Value Forestry Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Forestry Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Value Forestry Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oregon State University handed out 4 bachelor’s degrees in forestry.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University earn a median of $64,041 a year. This is lower than $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,065 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Read more about Oregon State University tuition and fees.
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in forestry from Oregon State University were men.
The largest share of forestry bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University were Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of forestry master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of forestry master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master’s in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of forestry doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of forestry doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a doctoral in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the forestry majors at Oregon State University.
This forestry program at Oregon State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Forestry | 9 |
| Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 7 |
Oregon State University granted 9 degrees in urban forestry in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Oregon State University conferred 9 completions in wood science and wood products/pulp and paper technology/technician recently — 11% to women and 89% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
Oregon State University conferred 7 degrees in forest management/forest resources management in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).