Forestry at Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC · Public · Associate Degree
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
54
Strong Growth
51
Base Case
47
Conservative
Earnings
$36,135/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof
Resilient (66% shielded)
Job Market
Medium (18,100 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Forestry graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $530K | $386K | $292K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 59.3x | 43.2x | 32.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 30.0x | 21.9x | 16.5x |
| Viable Career Paths | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 54 | 51 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,936
Out-of-state: $17,672
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,650
37% growth from Year 1
Career Paths
Where Forestry graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 18,100 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary | $100,830 | 100 | +4.0% | 52% |
| Foresters | $70,660 | 1,100 | +1.2% | 63% |
| Conservation scientists | $67,950 | 2,500 | +3.4% | 48% |
| First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers | $59,330 | 8,500 | +2.5% | 72% |
| Forest and conservation technicians | $54,310 | 3,900 | -3.2% | 67% |
| Forest and conservation workers | $43,680 | 2,000 | -4.7% | 96% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Forestry at Horry-Georgetown Technical College?
This program scores 51/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 47 (conservative) to 54 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Forestry?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Forestry graduates retain 6 of 6 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $291,577 (conservative) to $530,167 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Forestry graduates?
The career paths mapped to Forestry have roughly 18,100 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a medium job market.
Is Forestry at Horry-Georgetown Technical College worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 43.2x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 32.6x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.