Houghton has a total population of 7,010 and a student population of 7,136. Of these students, 7,136 are enrolled in schools that offer forestry programs.
Houghton's largest forestry school is Michigan Technological University. Approximately 23 students graduated in 2010 from Michigan Technological University with credentials in forestry.
In 2010, 34 students graduated with a forestry degree from one of Houghton's forestry schools. If you decide to attend one of Houghton's forestry schools, you can expect to pay an average of $23,093 per year in instate tuition and $35,363 per year in out of state tuition.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,200 for forestry related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $8,121 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $0.
As a forester in Houghton, you can expect to make an average salary of $38,790 per year. This is lower than the average salary for foresters in the state.
Michigan Technological University
Address:
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree