Forestry at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in forestry earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 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 |
| 30 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY | $49,291 | $46,915 | #31 | $44,342 |
| 31 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $48,755 | $51,893 | #29 | $26,838 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky forestry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,573 one year after graduating and $51,331 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for forestry?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for forestry graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is forestry at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.