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Forestry Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 4 students earned their Forestry degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Forestry is the 207th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Forestry Majors in Illinois

Forestry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a forestry major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of forestry majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Forestry Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 1,530 people employed in jobs related to a forestry degree, compared to 84,700 nationwide.

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Wages for Forestry Jobs in Illinois

In this state, forestry grads earn an average of $49,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,150.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer forestry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $39,852. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,854 a year.

Forestry Careers in IL

Some of the careers forestry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Foresters 8% $67,090
Conservation Scientists 5% $63,210
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $46,270
Forest and Conservation Technicians 2% $47,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to forestry.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Natural Resources Conservation 117
Natural Resource Management 38

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