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About Urban Forestry

Urban Forestry programs prepare 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.

Students who are interested in Urban Forestry can study up to a Masters degree. Right now, 68 students are granted some level of degree in Urban Forestry around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Urban Forestry in California than any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Urban Forestry is $41,500.

Popularity of Urban Forestry Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Urban Forestry degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Urban Forestry majors is Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Urban Forestry can prepare you for is Foresters.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Urban Forestry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Urban Forestry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
22
Female Students
11 (50%)
Male Students
11 (50%)
White (7, 32%)
Black or African American (6, 27%)
Asian (4, 18%)
U.S. Nonresident (3, 14%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 9%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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