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Best Forest Engineering institutions in the US, ranked by earnings

Compare 1 U.S. colleges offering Forest Engineering by graduate earnings, cost, and outcomes. Federal data across 1 states.

Institutions
1
offering CIP 14.34
States offered
1
with a program page
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Degrees / yr
42
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$51,279
1 year after graduation
US pay · Engineers, All Other
$121,720
BLS OEWS 2024

About Forest Engineering programs

Forest Engineering is a specialized field within engineering that focuses on the design, analysis, and management of forest resources. This program is ideal for students who are passionate about sustainability and the environment, and who wish to apply engineering principles to forestry and land management challenges.

Learn more about Forest Engineering

What you'll learn

In this program, students will gain core skills in applying scientific theories and mathematical methods to forest engineering projects. Coursework typically covers topics such as resource management, environmental impact assessment, and the use of technology in forestry.

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard, predominant credential).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR Public · Bachelor's degree
$51,2794270%$20,750

Offered across 1 states

The same program, compared state by state. Pick a state for in-state earnings and institutions.

StateInstitutionsMedian earningsTop institution by earnings
Oregonlimited1$51,279Oregon State University

Careers & outlook

The payoff after graduation: occupation 17-2199, Engineers, All Other, and its national outlook.

Graduates of Forest Engineering can expect a career outlook that is about as fast as average, with an estimated 9,300 annual job openings. The median wage for professionals in this field is approximately $117,750, and a Bachelor's degree is typically required for entry-level positions.

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$117,750
typically Bachelor's degree
National employment
150,750
Engineers, All Other
US average pay
$121,720
annual, BLS OEWS 2024
US median pay
$117,750
annual

Top-paying metros

Santa Fe, NM
$168,370avg
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$166,900avg
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$158,900avg
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$153,360avg
Albuquerque, NM
$147,300avg

Related careers

Concentrations within Forest Engineering

Specializations under this field (NCES CIP 2020).

  • Forest Engineering
    CIP 14.3401

    A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific, mathematical, and forestry principles to the design of mechanical devices and processes for efficient forest management, timber production and

Common questions

What is Forest Engineering?+

Forest Engineering is the application of engineering principles to the management and conservation of forest resources.

What degree do I need for a career in Forest Engineering?+

A Bachelor's degree is typically required for entry-level positions in Forest Engineering.

What is the job outlook for Forest Engineering graduates?+

The job outlook is about as fast as average, with approximately 9,300 annual openings.

What is the median wage for Forest Engineers?+

The median wage for professionals in this field is around $117,750.

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