Forestry at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in forestry earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Purdue University-Main Campus 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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| 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 |
| 21 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $56,124 | $59,645 | #17 | $43,901 |
| 22 | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | $55,912 | $58,953 | #18 | $45,571 |
| 23 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $55,786 | $56,718 | #24 | $39,953 |
Other Forestry Credentials at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,015 | — | — |
Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus forestry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,029 one year after graduating and $56,754 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for forestry?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for forestry graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is forestry at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for forestry ($58,784).
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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.