Best Forest Engineering 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$228,213
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,693
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Grad rate: 53.7% |
OR | +$233,143 | $60,550 | $27,461 | $20,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Oregon State University
Grad rate: 70.3% |
OR | +$223,283 | $60,550 | $29,926 | $20,750 | 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 Forest Engineering Degrees by State
Browse Forest Engineering programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.