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2024 Best Forestry Schools in Illinois

1 College in Illinois
47 Forestry Degrees Awarded
$36,133 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, forestry sits in the middle of the road, ranking #189 out of 395 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

There was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2024 Best Forestry Schools in Illinois ranking.

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Forestry Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Forestry
Master's Degrees in Forestry

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Forestry Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Forestry in Illinois

The schools below may not offer all types of forestry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Illinois Schools in Forestry

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Forestry Degrees Awarded
$36,133 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Southern Illinois University Carbondale if you wish to pursue a degree in forestry. Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Graduates who receive their degree from the forestry program make an average of $36,133 for their early career.

More information about a degree in forestry from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Best Forestry Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Forestry Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 47
Ohio 314 8
Indiana 294 43
Wisconsin 273 102

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One of 5 majors within the Natural Resources & Conservation area of study, Forestry has other similar majors worth exploring.

Forestry Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Forestry, General 41
Forest Technology/Technician 5
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 488
Natural Resource Management 70
Wildlife Management 3

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