Forestry at Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC · Associate's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Horry-Georgetown Technical College graduates in forestry earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Horry-Georgetown Technical College Compares for Forestry
All 5 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 | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | $53,373 | $54,281 | #1 | $36,719 |
| 2 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY | $49,950 | $47,542 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC | $44,915 | $49,804 | #2 | $36,135 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $42,466 | $43,188 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA | $42,466 | $43,188 | #5 | — |
Other Majors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,570 | $66,034 | #743 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,406 | $51,730 | #362 of 560 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | $59,774 | — | #3 of 13 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $57,181 | $52,297 | #177 of 237 |
| Data Processing | $45,817 | $38,825 | #17 of 21 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,432 | $30,840 | #278 of 426 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $43,389 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $42,457 | — | #36 of 41 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,007 | $26,724 | #745 of 947 |
| Business/Commerce | $37,551 | $36,679 | #194 of 205 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $36,262 | $22,024 | #58 of 90 |
| Human Services | $35,356 | — | #58 of 65 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $31,470 | $25,772 | #67 of 93 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $30,524 | $24,466 | #91 of 96 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Horry-Georgetown Technical College forestry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,135 one year after graduating and $44,915 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Horry-Georgetown Technical College rank for forestry?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for forestry graduates, Horry-Georgetown Technical College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is forestry at Horry-Georgetown Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for forestry ($48,725), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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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.