Forestry Degree

The forestry program at Feather River College prepares students for a variety of career choices, such as a conservationist, agricultural worker, fisher, park ranger, or firefighter. The main focus of the program is on managing and developing forest areas for economic, recreation, and ecological purposes - to restore health to the world. Program courses include: forest-related and wildlife sciences, mapping, natural resource management, economics and statistics, administration, and public relations. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer forestry degrees.

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Feather River College

570 Golden Eagle Ave, Quincy, CA

About
Feather River Community College District, located in Quincy, California, is a public two year institution and was founded in 1968. The school is often is often referred to as Feather River College or FRC. The school is one of the 112 schools that comprise the California Community College system. The school maintains an annual enrollment of 1500 students, and is dedicated to providing them the best educational opportunities possible.


Academics
Feather River College offers students a variety of programs that allow for academic transfer or career training opportunities. Academic transfer programs allow students to pursue a bachelor's degree by first completing the freshman and sophomore years at FRC, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to complete their education. Transfer to UC or CSU schools is made easier through agreements in place that guarantee admission if certain academic standards are met. Career training programs allow students to pursue an education in a given field or industry for the purpose of entering the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree upon completion.


Programs offered include:
- Biology
- Business Administration
- History
- Liberal Arts
- Vocational Nursing


Admissions and Financial Aid
Feather River College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll as long as they are a high school graduate or are 18 years of age or older. Students must complete the admissions application, pay all fees, and supply previous transcripts and test scores. Students should participate in orientation and meet with a counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Forestry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Feather River College offers a less than one year certificate program in forestry.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Range Managers

Description

Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, range managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.9% from 2014 to 2024

Foresters

Description

Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, foresters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.3% from 2014 to 2024

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).