# Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: Forestry (bachelor's)

Tifton, GA. IPEDS 138558, CIP 03.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/abraham-baldwin-agricultural-college/majors/forestry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,065
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,678 (U.S. median for this major: $58,499 across 31 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,282 (U.S. median $22,607)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$821

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,678 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,323 | $19,454 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,299 | $19,346 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,824 | $30,708 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $10,489 | $47,201 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $11,026 | $49,617 | 2.1 years |

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

## Forestry at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $68,965 | $22,607 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $57,678 | $20,282 | $6,842 | 36% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $69,240 GA, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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