Forestry Schools in Louisiana
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Jobs for Forestry Grads in Louisiana
1,140 people in the state and 102,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Forestry.
Wages for Forestry Jobs in Louisiana
Forestry grads earn an average of $61,341 in the state and $64,513 nationwide.
Most Popular Forestry Programs in LA
There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer Forestry degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,484 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 73% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,871 a year. This school boasts a lower-than-average student loan default rate of 2.1%. Undergrads from Louisiana pay around $4,265 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $18,469 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,099 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $40,903 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 50% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 60%.
Forestry Careers in LA
Some of the careers Forestry majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $79,966 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | — | $22,542 |
| Foresters | — | $93,406 |
| Conservation Scientists | — | $81,436 |
| Range Managers | — | $59,935 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | — | $50,097 |
| Park Naturalists | — | $76,516 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | — | $36,803 |
Related Majors in Louisiana
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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