Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician
A program that focuses on the application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles to the analysis of the properties and behavior of wood and wood products and the development of processes for converting wood into paper and other products. Includes instruction in wood classification and testing, product development, manufacturing and processing technologies, and the design and development of related equipment and systems.
- Schools offering
- 6
- Annual completions
- 73
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $59k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles to the analysis of the properties and behavior of wood and wood products and the development of processes for converting wood into paper and other products. Includes instruction in wood classification and testing, product development, manufacturing and processing technologies, and the design and development of related equipment and systems.
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 Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | 0 | 64 | 64 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| SUNY Morrisville | Morrisville, NY | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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