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#1

#1 Best College for Forest Sciences and Biology in the U.S.

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 324 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$50,147

#2

#2 Best College for Forest Sciences and Biology in the U.S.

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 496 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$53,170

#3

#3 Best College for Forest Sciences and Biology in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,250–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$54,421

#4

#4 Best College for Forest Sciences and Biology in the U.S.

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Annually, The University of the South grants about 67 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,250–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$58,831

#5

#5 Best College for Forest Sciences and Biology in the U.S.

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY

At SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the most popular majors students study are Conservation Biology, Environmental Biology, and Environmental Studies. In fact, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry awards 59 degrees every year to Conservation Biology majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,150–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$55,271

#6

#6 Best College for Forest Sciences and Biology in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 523 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$52,699

#7

#7 Best College for Forest Sciences and Biology in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Annually, Iowa State University grants about 319 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,100–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$55,919

#8

#8 Best College for Forest Sciences and Biology in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, Other, Computer Science, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$45,584

#9

#9 Best College for Forest Sciences and Biology in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 364 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$53,999

#10

#10 Best College for Forest Sciences and Biology in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 766 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,360–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$56,935

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About Forest Sciences and Biology

A program that focuses on the application of one or more forest-related sciences to the study of environmental factors affecting forests and the growth and management of forest resources. Includes instruction in forest biology, forest hydrology, forest mensuration, silviculture, forest soils, water resources, environmental science, forest resources management, and wood science.

Arizona grants the most Bachelors degrees in Forest Sciences and Biology of all US states with 51 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Forest Sciences and Biology can expect about 31% percent of their classmates to be women and 69% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Doctors degree research scholarship. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences and Biology is $41,500.

Popularity of Forest Sciences and Biology Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Forest Sciences and Biology majors, some of the most in demand careers include Conservation Scientists, Foresters and Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary. Not only that, Forest Sciences and Biology graduates may find a high salary job, such as Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Foresters.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Forest Sciences and Biology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Forest Sciences and Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
189
Female Students
58 (30%)
Male Students
131 (69%)

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