# Forestry (bachelor's degree)

CIP 03.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/forestry

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $58,499 across 31 colleges (middle half $55,786–$64,392); median federal debt $22,250
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Forestry: median $60,855 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Scientists And Foresters | 24% | $73,920 | 4.3% |
| Other Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians | 4% | not reported | — |
| Firefighters | 3% | $59,280 | 3.7% |
| Tree Trimmers And Pruners | 2% | $50,960 | 4.2% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Purchasing Managers | 2% | $148,080 | 4% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2% | $35,410 | -0.3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale And Manufacturing | 2% | $76,460 | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (CA): $79,849
2. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $77,419
3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $64,204
4. University of Florida (FL): $48,755

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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