Major:
Forestry Major

Description: 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.

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Salary Info:


MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE: $61,200
MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE: $29.42*

TOTAL EMPLOYEED NATIONALLY: 18,880

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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What jobs and careers are associated to a major in Forestry?

•Conservation Scientists

•Foresters

•Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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