Thirteen states have mandatory licensing or registration requirements. Specialized research or teaching requires an advanced degree. Fifty-five colleges and universities offer degrees in forestry with curriculums stressing science, math, computer science and technical forestry as well as forest economics and business administration. Thirty-one colleges and universities offer degrees in range management. Soil conservationists may have degrees in agronomy, general agriculture, crop or soil science, or other related fields.
Recent graduates train and get experience while under supervision.
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