Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $259,611 to $1,405,260. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Forestry
Degreeli uses field pages to show whether value is consistent or whether the same major swings dramatically depending on the school, price point, and completion environment.
Offerings In Preview Catalog
39
Positive ROI Routes
39/39
Best Current ROI
$1,405,260
Fastest Payback
2.4 years
What To Compare
Stack payback speed against downside, not just upside.
Families should read this category through three questions: which school delivers the best risk-adjusted upside, how fast the cost gets recouped, and how much value evaporates once completion risk enters the picture.
School-Level Routes
Where Forestry currently looks strongest
BACHELORS
North Carolina State University
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,405,260
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,657,928
10-Year Earnings
$86,357
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
University of Florida
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,302,994
Years To Recoup
2.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,429,976
10-Year Earnings
$72,807
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,280,206
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,481,720
10-Year Earnings
$77,419
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
University of Georgia
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,187,097
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,323,556
10-Year Earnings
$68,965
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
University of Georgia
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,055,271
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,176,576
10-Year Earnings
$61,616
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Clemson University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,026,834
Years To Recoup
9.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,186,268
10-Year Earnings
$63,764
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Virginia Tech
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,021,076
Years To Recoup
10.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,184,268
10-Year Earnings
$64,204
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Texas A&M University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$993,578
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,184,100
10-Year Earnings
$63,468
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
MASTERS
Oregon State University
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$988,484
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,409,904
10-Year Earnings
$74,416
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Auburn University
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$980,768
Years To Recoup
10 years
On-Time ROI
$1,196,788
10-Year Earnings
$64,704
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
University of Minnesota--Twin Cities
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$943,118
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,105,908
10-Year Earnings
$58,651
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Purdue University--Main Campus
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$894,721
Years To Recoup
6.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,076,680
10-Year Earnings
$56,754
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Florida
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$864,670
Years To Recoup
3.6 years
On-Time ROI
$948,936
10-Year Earnings
$48,755
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Michigan State University
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$836,065
Years To Recoup
9.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,035,760
10-Year Earnings
$55,724
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Louisiana Tech University
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$811,385
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,271,364
10-Year Earnings
$65,941
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
West Virginia University
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$794,558
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,228,824
10-Year Earnings
$64,568
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
University of Tennessee--Knoxville
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$793,026
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,072,816
10-Year Earnings
$57,436
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Colorado State University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$780,338
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,173,264
10-Year Earnings
$62,919
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Cal Poly Humboldt
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$749,756
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,544,296
10-Year Earnings
$79,849
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$737,115
Years To Recoup
9.4 years
On-Time ROI
$978,644
10-Year Earnings
$52,650
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Mississippi State University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$733,103
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,099,600
10-Year Earnings
$58,499
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Michigan Technological University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$722,465
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,061,512
10-Year Earnings
$55,912
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$714,579
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,077,472
10-Year Earnings
$57,664
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Idaho
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$703,694
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,228,516
10-Year Earnings
$64,392
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
University of Kentucky
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$679,358
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$951,216
10-Year Earnings
$51,331
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
CERTIFICATE
Northern Arizona University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$677,248
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,104,448
10-Year Earnings
$58,054
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
The Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$617,971
Years To Recoup
20.6 years
On-Time ROI
$717,820
10-Year Earnings
$42,466
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
Northern Arizona University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$605,344
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$987,188
10-Year Earnings
$52,191
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Southern Illinois University--Carbondale
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$595,823
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$954,692
10-Year Earnings
$50,394
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Maine
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$578,211
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,052,440
10-Year Earnings
$56,124
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Stephen F. Austin State University
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$564,594
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,058,680
10-Year Earnings
$55,786
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Montana
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$548,367
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,143,384
10-Year Earnings
$60,526
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$536,361
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,056,244
10-Year Earnings
$55,724
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
ASSOCIATE
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$517,162
Years To Recoup
12.5 years
On-Time ROI
$967,020
10-Year Earnings
$53,373
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
ASSOCIATE
Paul Smith's College
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$451,041
Years To Recoup
14.2 years
On-Time ROI
$892,268
10-Year Earnings
$49,950
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Paul Smith's College
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$444,379
Years To Recoup
14.4 years
On-Time ROI
$879,088
10-Year Earnings
$49,291
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$407,118
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,126,192
10-Year Earnings
$57,678
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Alabama A&M University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$294,246
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,224,496
10-Year Earnings
$64,749
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
ASSOCIATE
Pennsylvania State University -- Mont Alto
Degreeli Score
27/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$259,611
Years To Recoup
12.2 years
On-Time ROI
$771,504
10-Year Earnings
$42,466
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.