Forestry Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 32 students earned their Forestry degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Forestry is the 77th most popular major in the state out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Forestry Majors in Washington

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	16
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	16

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a forestry major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 6.3%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
• White: 65.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
• Other Races: 9.4%

Jobs for Forestry Grads in Washington

There are 3,780 people in the state and 84,700 people in the nation working in forestry jobs.

Wages for Forestry Jobs in Washington

Forestry grads earn an average of $65,120 in the state and $63,150 nationwide.

Most Popular Forestry Programs in WA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Forestry Careers in WA

Some of the careers forestry majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors	18%	$103,980
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors	10%	$53,150
Conservation Scientists	8%	$57,680
Foresters	6%	$63,670
Forest and Conservation Technicians	4%	$36,220

Related Majors in Washington

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WA
Natural Resources Conservation	98

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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