Forestry at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College graduates in forestry earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Compares for Forestry
All 31 colleges reporting forestry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $86,357 | $92,673 | #1 | $61,142 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $79,849 | $72,657 | #6 | $52,810 |
| 3 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,419 | $70,446 | #10 | $55,092 |
| 4 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $68,965 | $71,393 | #7 | $47,214 |
| 5 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $65,941 | $76,332 | #3 | $44,120 |
| 6 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $64,749 | $73,496 | #4 | — |
| 7 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $64,704 | $73,445 | #5 | $51,421 |
| 8 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $64,568 | $76,388 | #2 | $43,228 |
| 9 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $64,392 | $68,472 | #11 | $47,399 |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $64,204 | $58,464 | #21 | $45,817 |
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| 14 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $60,526 | $66,115 | #12 | $31,138 |
| 15 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $58,651 | $56,024 | #25 | $43,842 |
| 16 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $58,499 | $70,977 | #8 | $40,219 |
| 17 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA | $57,678 | $59,708 | #16 | $40,065 |
| 18 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY | $57,664 | $54,884 | #27 | — |
| 19 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $57,436 | $62,743 | #14 | $31,441 |
| 20 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $56,754 | $60,887 | #15 | $43,029 |
Other Majors at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,328 | $76,557 | #151 of 966 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $56,001 | — | #84 of 84 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields | $54,179 | $42,107 | #5 of 5 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | $52,757 | $44,751 | #9 of 12 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $50,429 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $48,677 | $38,173 | #257 of 271 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | $47,519 | — |
| Biology | $46,194 | $25,869 | #769 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College forestry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,065 one year after graduating and $57,678 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College rank for forestry?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for forestry graduates, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is forestry at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for forestry ($58,784), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,065.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.