Is your future salary worth the time in school?
After graduation, forestry and related studies graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $82,299, while the bottom 20% make closer to $39,420. The median grad salary is $56,958.
Forestry and Related Studies graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in forestry and related studies is $36,000, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $45,934.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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