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Forestry Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 136 students earned their Forestry degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Forestry is the 128th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Forestry Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Bachelor’s Degree 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 28
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 28
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Associate Degree 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
  • White: 87.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Forestry Grads in Georgia

There are 1,640 people in the state and 84,700 people in the nation working in forestry jobs.

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Wages for Forestry Jobs in Georgia

Forestry grads earn an average of $54,590 in the state and $63,150 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Georgia that offer forestry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 92% of students get financical aid. 93% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,990 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. In their early career, ABAC Tifton grads earn an average salary of $27,009.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,606 Total Students

In their early career, Coastal Pines Technical College grads earn an average salary of $24,527. This public school has an average net price of $791. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,153 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,054.

Forestry Careers in GA

Some of the careers forestry majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $76,920
Conservation Scientists 12% $64,270
Forest and Conservation Technicians 11% $46,870
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 6% $45,720
Foresters 5% $50,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Natural Resources Conservation 180
Wildlife Management 52
Natural Resource Management 43

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