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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$159,639
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,233
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Georgia
Grad rate: 87.6% |
GA | +$363,928 | $62,940 | $27,436 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Florida
Grad rate: 90.7% |
FL | +$181,362 | $53,240 | $21,719 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
WA | +$122,616 | $51,159 | $30,282 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Northern Arizona University
Grad rate: 58.0% |
AZ | -$29,350 | $43,482 | $29,495 | N/A | 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.