Major · CIP 14.34

Forest Engineering

2 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsEngineering
n/a
International graduates, 2024–25
36 months
OPT after graduation
2
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Forest Engineering

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-21998,800 openings a year · 2,687 LCA filings8,800+3.7%$122,9302,687
ForestersSOC 19-1032900 openings a year · 19 LCA filings900+2.2%$76,40019
Civil EngineersSOC 17-205122,700 openings a year · 5,936 LCA filings22,700+6.4%$100,8405,936

College teaching in this field: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology