Forestry at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry graduates in forestry earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | $99,249 | — | — |
| Engineering | $74,307 | — | #55 of 57 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $65,604 | — | #8 of 29 |
| Landscape Architecture | $59,480 | — | #19 of 19 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $50,010 | — | #33 of 62 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,489 | — | #204 of 265 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $42,505 | — | #33 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry forestry graduates make?
Graduates earn $57,664 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry rank for forestry?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for forestry graduates, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is forestry at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.