Forestry
Bachelor's degree · Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN
$43,029Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,754Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Forestry at Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $43,029 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).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Forestry graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $43,029 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.