Urban Forestry
A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of forestry and related sciences to the development, care, and maintenance of individual trees and forested areas within or close to areas of dense human habitation. Includes instruction in urban environments; effects of pollution on tree species; environmental design and landscaping; urban pest infestation; urban forest management; and applicable policies and regulations.
- Schools offering
- 19
- Annual completions
- 39
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $59k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of forestry and related sciences to the development, care, and maintenance of individual trees and forested areas within or close to areas of dense human habitation. Includes instruction in urban environments; effects of pollution on tree species; environmental design and landscaping; urban pest infestation; urban forest management; and applicable policies and regulations.
Examples of specialized tracks: Arboriculture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters | $71k | +1.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| 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 Urban Forestry
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| University of California-Davis | Davis, CA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | Paul Smiths, NY | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau, ND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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