Forest Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to assist foresters in the management and production of forest resources. Includes instruction in woods and field skills, tree identification, timber measurement, logging and timber harvesting, forest propagation and regeneration, forest fire-fighting, resource management, equipment operation and maintenance, record-keeping, sales and purchasing operations, and personnel supervision.
- Schools offering
- 32
- Annual completions
- 200
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $59k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to assist foresters in the management and production of forest resources. Includes instruction in woods and field skills, tree identification, timber measurement, logging and timber harvesting, forest propagation and regeneration, forest fire-fighting, resource management, equipment operation and maintenance, record-keeping, sales and purchasing operations, and personnel supervision.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest and conservation technicians | $54k | -3.2% | Associate's degree |
| Forest and conservation workers | $44k | -4.7% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$59k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$47k
Bachelor's
$61k
Top colleges for Forest Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River College | Auburn, WA | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | Syracuse, NY | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Haywood Community College | Clyde, NC | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway, SC | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | Andalusia, AL | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Wayne Community College | Goldsboro, NC | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Itawamba Community College | Fulton, MS | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | Mont Alto, PA | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Montgomery Community College | Troy, NC | 7 | 0 | 7 |
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