Forestry Degree

The forestry program at Western Nebraska Community 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 Nebraska colleges that offer forestry degrees.

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Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC)

1111 Main St, Wayne, NE

About
Western Nebraska Community College, located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, was established in 1926 when it was known as Scottsbluff Junior College. The school was closed temporarily after its first year, resuming operation in 1929 through its adoption by the Scottsbluff Public Schools System, and operated as part of that system until 1932 when it became a public two year institution. The school became known as Scotts Bluff County College, followed by another name change in 1968 to Nebraska Western College. In 1973 the state established the Western Technical Community College Area that was comprised of 3 institutions: Nebraska Western College, Western Nebraska Technical College and Alliance School of Practical Nursing. In 1978 the schools were merged into a single entity and in 1988 removed the separate campus names in favor of Western Nebraska Community College.

Academics
Western Nebraska Community College offers comprehensive educational opportunities, including those aimed at transfer and  a large number of career programs. Academic transfer is achieved by completing a predetermined number of credits that qualifies as the first two years of a four year education, making an individual eligible for applying to four year institutions to continue their education. Career training programs are in typically high demand fields and provide the necessary education and training needed for an individual to become a qualified professional and enter the workforce in two years or less.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, any individual that provides a completed application for admission, pays all fees, and supplies transcripts and tests scores will be admitted to Western Nebraska Community College as part of its mission to provide higher education opportunities for residents of the state and its service area. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine the extent of one's financial needs and their aid program eligibility for grants, loans and certain scholarships.

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).