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 UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Forestry Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in forestry from UMaine. This makes it the #9 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in forestry in 2022, making the school the #14 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 UMaine is $43,901. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $400 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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The forestry program at UMaine awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMaine does not offer an online option for its forestry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in forestry from UMaine in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 64 |
| Wildlife Management | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.