In Idaho an estimated 51 students graduate from forestry schools every year. Idaho has 3 forestry schools to choose from, if you are interested in studying forestry. Yearly tuition at forestry schools in Idaho for a degree in forestry is $3,282 per year.
The largest forestry school in Idaho, by student population is University of Idaho. It is located in Moscow. Approximately 29 students graduated with a forestry degree from University of Idaho in 2009, which was 57% of the total state forestry graduates for that year. In 2009, tuition at University of Idaho, was approximately $4,932 per year.
A majority of those with a degree in forestry choose to become foresters. If after graduation, you are planning on working in Idaho, it is important to know that the job outlook for forestry graduates in the state is not very good. Approximately 2,430 foresters are currently working in Idaho. And the government projects that this number will decrease by -2%, or to 2,370 foresters by the year 2018.
If you work as a forester in Idaho, your yearly salary can range from less than $24,927 to more than $48,548. Foresters in Idaho earn a median yearly salary of $30,205.
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University of Idaho
Address:
875 Perimeter Drive, Moscow, Idaho 83844-2282
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
College of Southern Idaho
Address:
315 Falls Ave., Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
North Idaho College
Address:
1000 West Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814-2199
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree