Forestry at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in forestry earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State University 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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| 23 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $55,786 | $56,718 | #24 | $39,953 |
| 24 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $55,724 | $58,754 | #20 | $39,178 |
| 25 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $55,724 | $57,984 | #23 | $41,177 |
| 26 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $52,650 | $55,381 | #26 | $39,337 |
| 27 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $52,191 | $53,627 | #28 | $40,435 |
| 28 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $51,331 | $58,122 | #22 | $32,573 |
| 29 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $50,394 | $49,512 | #30 | $35,398 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University forestry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,337 one year after graduating and $52,650 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for forestry?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for forestry graduates, Iowa State University ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is forestry at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for forestry ($58,784), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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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.