Forestry, Other
Any program in forestry not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 9
- Annual completions
- 41
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $59k
About this major
Any program in forestry not listed above.
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 |
| Foresters | $71k | +1.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Forest and conservation workers | $44k | -4.7% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary | $101k | +4.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
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 Forestry, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, VA | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Northland College | Ashland, WI | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo, HI | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Leech Lake Tribal College | Cass Lake, MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eastern Oklahoma State College | Wilburton, OK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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