Forest Technician at Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Trade School Go
    Horry-Georgetown Technical College
    Associate Degree
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    $5,476
    In-State Tuition
    18 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Conway, SC
    Location

    About This Program

    Forest Technology/Technician program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College

    Types of Forest Technicians

    Forest Technician
    Forestry Technician
    Forestry Aide
    Forest and Conservation Technician
    Resource Technician
    Timber Appraiser
    Biological Science Aide
    Reforestation Worker

    What You'll Learn:

    • Woods and field skills
    • Tree identification
    • Timber measurement
    • Logging and timber harvesting
    • Forest propagation and regeneration
    • Forest fire-fighting
    • Resource management
    • Equipment operation and maintenance
    • Record-keeping
    • Sales and purchasing operations
    • Personnel supervision

    Costs & Financial Aid

    In-State Tuition:$5,476/yr
    Out-of-State Tuition:$8,836/yr

    School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES

    Financial Aid

    89%
    Receive Any Aid
    24%
    Receive Federal Aid
    39%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $6,205
    Avg Loan Amount
    22%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Outcomes

    $36,135
    Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
    94%
    Employment Rate
    24
    Earnings Cohort Size
    $12,000
    Median Debt
    $127/mo
    Estimated Monthly Payment

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 03.0511 (Forest Technician)

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