Forestry Schools
In Lexington, Kentucky

In Lexington, there is only one forestry school where forestry faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the forestry academic community in Lexington, and the future trends. Academia in forestry includes forestry training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Forestry
  • Masters degree in Forestry

Statistics

Professional Trends

Lexington Vs. Kentucky Forestry Employment

Lexington 0
Kentucky 1,300

As the number of forestry professionals in Lexington has decreased, overall employment in Lexington has increased.

Lexington Vs. Kentucky Forestry employment growth

1,380 1,150 1,390 1,190 1,300
No data 210 No data No data No data
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Kentucky
  • Dark Yellow: Lexington

Forestry VS. All professions salaries in Lexington

No data No data No data $45,730 $46,840
$36,110 $37,350 $38,510 $39,410 $39,350
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Forestry in Lexington
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Lexington

In 2010 forestry professionals in Lexington reportedly earned an average salary of $46,840 per year. The growth in the salary of forestry professionals in Lexington is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Forestry professionals in Lexington

10th percentile		 $25,890
25th percentile		 $28,590
50th percentile		 $48,880
75th percentile		 $61,440
90th percentile		 $71,700

Forestry professionals in Lexington earn a median salary of $48,880 per year. The 10% of forestry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $25,890 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $71,700 per year.

Average Salaries for Forestry professionals and related professions in Lexington

Biology		 $46,155
Forestry		 $46,840
Fire Science		 $55,673
Public Administration		 $169,700

On average forestry professionals in Lexington earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Lexington.

Educational Trends

Forestry schools in Lexington

1

There is only one accredited forestry school in the city. Many of Lexington's forestry professionals are graduates of this school.

Forestry Programs Offered In Lexington

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total2

Lexington's forestry schools offer 2 forestry degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Forestry Degrees In Lexington

associate		 0
bachelor		 6
master		 7
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total13

In 2010 approximately 13 students completed forestry courses.

Forestry Faculty Salaries in Lexington, Kentucky

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