by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 9 U.S. colleges awarded 91 degrees and certificates in Forestry, Other. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 54% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Forestry, Other Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $43,993 one year after completing, rising to $60,556 after four years.
A degree in Forestry, Other explores Forestry, Other. Any Program In Forestry Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., forestry, other is a widely-pursued major, with 91 degrees awarded annually. 9 colleges award forestry, other degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 23.
By level, the 91 awards include 9 certificates, 5 associate degrees, 49 bachelor’s degrees, 27 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 33% of forestry, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (30 of 91). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (68) and multiracial (6), and international students earned 5.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Forestry, Other Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks forestry, other schools within 4 states. In all, 9 colleges offer forestry, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Forestry, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common forestry, other credential is the bachelor’s degree: 49 of the 91 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to forestry, other call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Biology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a forestry, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 9 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 49 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 27 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to forestry, other, at 30.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 30.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 18.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 16.6% |
| Master’s degree | 14.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 10.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.4% |
| Some college courses | 3.2% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Forestry, Other, with an average median salary of $61,503; the strongest outlook belongs to Forest and Conservation Workers, at 11.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include College Faculty Member, Forestry Instructor, Associate Professor and Silviculture Professor.
The occupation related to forestry, other with the most projected jobs is Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 497,622.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 497,622 | 4.3% |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | 400,323 | 11.1% |
| Foresters | 93,289 | 5.1% |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 73,073 | 0.5% |
Forestry, Other graduates earn a median $43,993 one year after completing their program, $60,556 after four years and $60,484 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,993 |
| 4 years | $60,556 |
| 5 years | $60,484 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to forestry, other is Foresters, with a median salary of $93,406.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $50,097 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $22,542 |
Forestry, Other has 7 similar majors in the Natural Resources & Conservation field, which together award 2,404 degrees a year; the largest are Forestry, General (1,235), Forest Sciences and Biology (370) and Forest Management/Forest Resources Management (287). Browse all Natural Resources & Conservation majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry, General | 1,235 |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 370 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 287 |
| Forest Technology/Technician | 283 |
| Urban Forestry | 95 |
| Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician | 83 |
| Forest Resources Production and Management | 51 |
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