In Oregon an estimated 84 students graduate from forestry schools every year. If you too are interested in studying forestry, Oregon has 3 forestry schools from which you can choose. Tuition at Oregon's forestry schools is approximately $4,249 per year for a degree in forestry.
Central Oregon Community College is the largest forestry school in the state of Oregon, based on number of students. It is located in Bend. Approximately 28 students graduated with a forestry degree from Central Oregon Community College in 2009, which is 33% of the total state forestry graduates for that year. In 2009, tuition at Central Oregon Community College, was approximately $2,499 per year.
Forester is the most popular career choice for those who graduate with credentials in forestry. If after graduation, you are planning on sticking around the state, you should keep in mind that the job outlook for forestry graduates in Oregon is not very good. In Oregon, there are currently about 3,930 foresters. This number is projected to decrease to 3,950 by the year 2018. This indicates a 0% change in the number of foresters in Oregon.
As a forester in Oregon you can expect to earn anywhere from less than $25,155 per year to more than $58,553 per year. But the median salary for foresters earn $34,468 per year, in Oregon.
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Oregon State University
Address:
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Address:
26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, Oregon 97030
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Central Oregon Community College
Address:
2600 NW College Way, Bend, Oregon 97701
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree