Best Forestry Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$35,895
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,404
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Grad rate: 70.7% |
NY | +$4,344 | $45,013 | $27,958 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Grad rate: 53.9% |
NY | -$28,750 | $45,649 | $50,865 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Grad rate: 27.3% |
SC | -$83,281 | $39,927 | $12,391 | $12,622 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Forestry Degrees by State
Browse Forestry programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.