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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.

Careers for Forest Sciences and Biology Majors

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

Colleges Offering a Major in Forest Sciences and Biology

Top 12 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Forest Sciences and Biology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths, NY
 2
(2.4%)
Less Selective$20,380 
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
 36
(1.3%)
Less Selective$14,646 
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
 21
(1.2%)
Less Selective$14,490 
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Sewanee: The University of the South
Sewanee, TN
 3
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$30,438 
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
 24
(0.6%)
Less Selective$18,859 
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
 1
(0.6%)
Less Selective$19,500 
Auburn University Main Campus
Auburn University, AL
 20
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$15,750 
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
 13
(0.4%)
Less Selective$15,018 
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
 23
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$23,152 
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
 11
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$21,435 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.