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Overview for Urban Forestry

A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of forestry and related sciences to the development, care, and maintenance of individual trees and forested areas within or close to areas of dense human habitation. Includes instruction in urban environments; effects of pollution on tree species; environmental design and landscaping; urban pest infestation; urban forest management; and applicable policies and regulations.

Careers for Urban Forestry Majors

A major in Urban Forestry is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Urban Forestry

Top 5 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Urban Forestry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA
 9
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$9,698 
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
 4
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$20,021 
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX
 2
(0.0%)
Less Selective$22,184 
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
 1
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$23,219 
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH
 1
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$21,918 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.