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Jobs for Forestry Grads in Louisiana

There are 1,140 people in the state and 102,790 people in the nation working in Forestry jobs.

Forestry Jobs Nationwide vs. LA

Wages for Forestry Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, Forestry grads earn an average of $61,341. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,513.

Forestry Wages Nationwide vs. LA

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Our data covers 4 colleges in Louisiana offering Forestry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,819 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,484 after earning their degree at this institution. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,979 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,871 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.1% is lower than average. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,265 a year.

#3

Central Louisiana Technical Community College

Alexandria
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,100 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $18,469 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Louisiana pay around $4,099 a year in tuition.

#4

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,323 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,903 in their first year after graduation. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. 60% of full-time students return after their first year.

Forestry Careers in LA

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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