Forestry

Bachelor's degree · California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA

CIP 03.05

$55,092Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,419Median earnings 4 years after
$73,077Median earnings 5 years after
$17,333Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Forestry at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $55,092 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,784 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,916–$73,142). Median debt is $17,333, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Forestry (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata
$52,810$21,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Forestry graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo make?

The median salary is $55,092 one year after graduation and $73,077 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,333.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.