by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best Forestry Schools in Illinois ranking.
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The schools below may not offer all types of forestry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's hard to beat Southern Illinois University Carbondale if you want to pursue a degree in forestry. SIUC is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Carbondale.
After graduation, forestry degree recipients generally earn around $35,398 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in forestry from Southern Illinois University CarbondaleExplore all the Best Forestry Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 5 majors within the Natural Resources & Conservation area of study, Forestry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry, General | 40 |
| Forest Sciences & Biology | 6 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 592 |
| Natural Resource Management | 67 |
| Wildlife Management | 11 |
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