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Forest Sciences & Biology in Illinois

Forest Sciences & Biology Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Forest Sciences & Biology Grads in Illinois

There are 900 people in the state and 36,550 people in the nation working in Forest Sciences and Biology jobs.

Forest Sciences & Biology Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Forest Sciences & Biology Jobs in Illinois

Forest Sciences and Biology grads earn an average of $75,536 in the state and $75,461 nationwide.

Forest Sciences & Biology Wages Nationwide vs. IL

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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,911 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Forest Sciences & Biology Careers in IL

Some of the careers Forest Sciences and Biology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,966
Conservation Scientists $81,436
Range Managers $59,935
Foresters $93,406
Park Naturalists $76,516

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Forest Sciences and Biology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Natural Resources Conservation 2,739
Wildlife & Wildlands Science 2,419
Natural Resources Policy 1,626
Ecology 1,201
Evolutionary Biology 840
Sustainable Agriculture 769
Conservation Biology 592
Marine Resource Management 355

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