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Major Overview for Forest Sciences and Biology

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Overview for Forest Sciences and Biology

A program that focuses on the application of one or more forest-related sciences to the study of environmental factors affecting forests and the growth and management of forest resources. Includes instruction in forest biology, forest hydrology, forest mensuration, silviculture, forest soils, water resources, environmental science, forest resources management, and wood science.

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A major in Forest Sciences and Biology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Forest Sciences and Biology

Top 12 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Forest Sciences and Biology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
36
(1.3%)
Minimally Selective$12,400
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
24
(0.6%)
Minimally Selective$13,791
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
23
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
21
(1.2%)
Minimally Selective$12,264
Auburn University Main Campus
Auburn University, AL
20
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$14,400
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
13
(0.4%)
Minimally Selective$16,096
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
11
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
Sewanee - The University of the South
Sewanee, TN
3
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$40,240
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths, NY
2
(2.4%)
Minimally Selective$30,180
University of Maine
Orono, ME
2
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$16,814
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.