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![]() Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY At Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, the three most popular college...view more | 97 | 91% | 1 | 920 – 1,100 | $26,370 | $56,901 | ||
![]() Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 415 degrees to students...view more | 52 | 81% | 1 | 1,200 – 1,360 | $37,592 | $53,806 | ||
![]() University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 121 degrees to those studying...view more | 47 | 79% | 1 | 960 – 1,220 | $14,377 | $52,500 |
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Forest Management/Forest Resources Management programs prepare individuals to apply principles of forestry and natural resources management to the administration of forest lands and related resources. Includes instruction in silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, inventorying, biometrics, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, forest policy and economics, forest land use planning, fire protection and management, and related administrative skills.
While Forest Management/Forest Resources Management has degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Forest Management/Forest Resources Management all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level has the most graduates in Illinois. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Forest Management/Forest Resources Management is $41,500.
The highest paying careers for Forest Management/Forest Resources Management majors include Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Conservation Scientists and Foresters. However, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Forest Management/Forest Resources Management can prepare you for are Conservation Scientists, Foresters and Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
These are the highest paying careers for Forest Management/Forest Resources Management majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,650 | 100 | 1,500 | 1,600 | 7% | |
Conservation Scientists Range Managers Park Naturalists | $68,750 | 2,100 | 24,700 | 25,700 | 4% | |
Foresters | $67,330 | 900 | 11,300 | 11,600 | 3% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Forest Management/Forest Resources Management majors.
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