Forestry

Bachelor's degree · Louisiana Tech University · Ruston, LA

CIP 03.05

$44,120Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$65,941Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$22,083Median federal debt

34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Forestry at Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $44,120 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 $22,083, about 50% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Forestry graduates from Louisiana Tech University make?

The median salary is $44,120 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,083.

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