Forestry Schools in Illinois

37 Forestry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Forestry is the 212th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Forestry Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	32
Master’s Degree	3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 2.7%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
• White: 91.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Forestry Grads in Illinois

There are 1,530 people in the state and 84,700 people in the nation working in forestry jobs.

Wages for Forestry Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a forestry grad in the state is $49,190, compared to a typical salary of $63,150 nationwide.

Most Popular Forestry Programs in IL

There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer forestry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Forestry Careers in IL

Some of the careers forestry majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors	4%	$46,270

Related Majors in Illinois

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IL
Natural Resources Conservation	488
Natural Resource Management	66

View all majors related to Forestry

View Nationwide Forestry Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bureau of Land Management under License

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