Forestry at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in forestry earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How The University of Montana 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 |
| 11 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $63,764 | $70,704 | #9 | $53,850 |
| 12 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $63,468 | $64,528 | #13 | $40,314 |
| 13 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $62,919 | $58,842 | #19 | $37,539 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at The University of Montana by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana forestry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,138 one year after graduating and $60,526 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for forestry?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for forestry graduates, The University of Montana ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is forestry at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for forestry ($58,784).
← All data for The University of Montana · Methodology
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.