Forestry

Bachelor's degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

CIP 03.05

$39,178Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,724Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$29,362Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Forestry at Michigan State University earn a median of $39,178 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 $29,362, about 75% of first-year earnings.

Forestry (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan Technological University
Houghton
$45,571$25,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Forestry graduates from Michigan State University make?

The median salary is $39,178 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,362.

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