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#1 #1 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 266 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $17,928 Median Starting Salary $52,721
#2 #2 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S. Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 278 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,498 Median Starting Salary $53,452
#3 #3 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 111 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $18,237 Median Starting Salary $55,344
#4 #4 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,521 Median Starting Salary $48,420
#5 #5 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,691 Median Starting Salary $54,049
#6 #6 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $20,885 Median Starting Salary $51,622
#7 #7 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 753 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,888 Median Starting Salary $53,816
#8 #8 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $17,354 Median Starting Salary $55,919
#9 #9 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 462 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $16,544 Median Starting Salary $53,170
#10 #10 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Est. Net Price * $14,860 Median Starting Salary $52,296
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University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	N/A	24%	52	1,310 - 1,480	$11,521	$48,420
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841...view more	N/A	40%	7	1,310 - 1,450	$14,860	$52,296
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college...view more	N/A	12%	1	1,330 - 1,540	$16,997	$45,584
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 266 degrees to...view more	N/A	88%	7	1,150 - 1,350	$17,928	$52,721
Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 278 degrees to...view more	N/A	89%	7	980 - 1,180	$15,498	$53,452
University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	N/A	96%	5	1,080 - 1,340	$18,237	$55,344
West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students...view more	N/A	87%	7	1,020 - 1,240	$13,691	$54,049
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college...view more	14	46%	6	1,210 - 1,390	$20,885	$51,622
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards...view more	N/A	30%	1	1,230 - 1,420	$16,888	$53,816
Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying...view more	N/A	89%	1	1,090 - 1,320	$17,354	$55,919

About Forestry, General

A program that generally prepares individuals to manage and develop forest areas for economic, recreational, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in forest-related sciences, mapping, statistics, harvesting and production technology, natural resources management and economics, wildlife sciences, administration, and public relations.

Florida awards the most Masters degrees in Forestry, General of all US states with 52 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Forestry, General can expect approximately 52% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 48% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Forestry, General is $41,500.

Popularity of Forestry, General Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Forestry, General majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Conservation Scientists, Forest and Conservation Technicians and Foresters. Additionally, Forestry, General graduates may find a top paying job, such as Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Conservation Scientists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Forestry, General majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,650	31	471	502	7%
Conservation Scientists Range Managers Park Naturalists	$68,750	441	5,187	5,397	4%
Foresters	$67,330	189	2,373	2,436	3%
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$51,880	429	3,559	3,582	1%
Forest and Conservation Workers	$33,940	118	745	679	-9%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Forestry, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

46 (48%)

Male Students

49 (51%)

White (65, 68%)

Hispanic or Latino (6, 6%)

Two or more races (6, 6%)

Black or African American (5, 5%)

U.S. Nonresident (5, 5%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (5, 5%)

Asian (1, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, 1%)

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Forestry, General

#1 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S.

88%

7

1,150–1,350

$17,928

$52,721

#2 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S.

89%

7

980–1,180

$15,498

$53,452

#3 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S.

96%

5

1,080–1,340

$18,237

$55,344

#4 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S.

24%

52

1,310–1,480

$11,521

$48,420

#5 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S.

87%

7

1,020–1,240

$13,691

$54,049

#6 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S.

46%

6

1,210–1,390

$20,885

$51,622

#7 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S.

30%

1

1,230–1,420

$16,888

$53,816

#8 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S.

89%

1

1,090–1,320

$17,354

$55,919

#9 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S.

91%

1

990–1,190

$16,544

$53,170

#10 Best College for Forestry, General in the U.S.

40%

7

1,310–1,450

$14,860

$52,296

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