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Forestry in Illinois

Forestry Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Forestry Grads in Illinois

There are 2,230 people in the state and 102,790 people in the nation working in Forestry jobs.

Forestry Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Forestry Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Forestry grads earn an average of $62,917. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,513.

Forestry Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 2 colleges in Illinois offering Forestry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,110 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,494 a year.

Forestry Careers in IL

Some of the careers Forestry majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Conservation Scientists 13% $81,436
Forest and Conservation Workers 11% $22,542
Park Naturalists 9% $76,516
Foresters 5% $93,406
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $79,966
Range Managers 1% $59,935
Forest and Conservation Technicians 0% $50,097
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers -1% $36,803

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Forestry.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Natural Resources Conservation 23,853
Natural Resource Management 3,090
Wildlife Management 2,419
Fisheries Sciences 407
Other Resources & Conservation 132

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