Forestry at University of Maine
Orono, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Maine graduates in forestry earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maine 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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| 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 |
| 24 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $55,724 | $58,754 | #20 | $39,178 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maine forestry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,901 one year after graduating and $56,124 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maine rank for forestry?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for forestry graduates, University of Maine ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is forestry at University of Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for forestry ($58,784), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,269.
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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.