Forestry Schools in West Virginia
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Jobs for Forestry Grads in West Virginia
530 people in the state and 102,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Forestry.
Wages for Forestry Jobs in West Virginia
A typical salary for a Forestry grad in the state is $64,167, compared to a typical salary of $64,513 nationwide.
Most Popular Forestry Programs in WV
There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer Forestry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,805 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 86% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,805 after earning their degree at this institution. 60% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,040 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,550 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 63%. Undergrads from West Virginia pay around $9,412 a year in tuition.
Forestry Careers in WV
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 |
Related Majors in West Virginia
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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