Forestry Degree

The forestry program at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer forestry degrees.

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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Also known as NEO A&M College

1220 E Grand Ave, Tonkawa, OK

In Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, you’ll have the university experience at the comfort of small college setting.

Commonly known as NEO, it is the largest 2-year residential college in Oklahoma nestled in the small former mining town of Miami. It has a beautifully landscaped 140-acre campus with chimes tower and lighted fountains. The facilities are arranged on a mall concept for easy access to anywhere in the campus.

You’ll be amazed by NEO’s many incredible facilities such as the new science complex, The Ivan Crossland Sr. Football Complex with state-of-the-art athletes’ equipment, a practice arena for the Rodeo Team, Livestock and Equine Judging Team, and a 200-acre farm for its hands-on training on care and management of soil, field crops and livestock.

Take a pick from its offering of 43 degree and certificate programs, credit and non-credit courses, and community service program taught by experts in their field. Among its highly regarded programs are the Agriculture Department and Theatre Program. NEO has an outstanding practical training in farm and ranch management, natural resource ecology management, agriculture and pre-veterinary science. It also produces spectacular plays from Broadway.

And if you are an aspiring athlete, this is the college to attend to. It has a rich tradition of athletics especially in the field of football. More than 50 Norse Football alumni have played in the NFL.

Its open admission, financial and personal counseling, placement services, tutoring, supplemental instruction classes, and career exploration are some of the student support services you can avail.

Committed to excellence in learning, service and leadership, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College ensures your personal and professional success!

Students Enrolled in the Forestry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College offers an associate's degree program in forestry.

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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).