The average annual wage of the occupations is $70,680 and $34 per hour. 7 vocational programs could be taken for the Foresters career. Based on BLS data, a total of 9,450 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 7 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Foresters.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 53 | $29,761 | - | - | - |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | 9 | $33,059 | - | - | - |
| Forestry | 18 | $29,599 | - | - | - |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 2 | $31,372 | - | - | - |
| Urban Forestry | 5 | $30,539 | - | - | - |
| Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology | 2 | $32,192 | - | - | - |
| Forestry (other) | 4 | $34,316 | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Foresters.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 211K | $258,900 | $124 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 96,520 | $169,120 | $81 |
| Managers, All Other | 590K | $146,320 | $70 |
| Agricultural Engineers | 1,860 | $93,490 | $45 |
| Environmental Engineers | 39,880 | $105,840 | $51 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 15,800 | $77,080 | $37 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 17,100 | $75,740 | $36 |
| Conservation Scientists | 22,790 | $73,160 | $35 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 80,730 | $86,710 | $42 |
| Hydrologists | 6,150 | $96,410 | $46 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 13,150 | $46,810 | $23 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 32,390 | $57,470 | $28 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 28,740 | $54,260 | $26 |
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | 2,270 | $61,090 | $29 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 27,150 | $60,790 | $29 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | 5,750 | $36,860 | $18 |
| Fallers | 4,800 | $61,190 | $29 |
The following 84 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Foresters. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.