by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of forestry. Combined, these schools handed out 329 master's degrees in forestry to qualified students.
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Your choice of forestry for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for forestry students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Forestry Master's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for forestry students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in forestry needs to check out North Carolina State University. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in forestry from North Carolina State University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in forestry needs to take a look at Virginia Tech. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in forestry from Virginia Tech
It is difficult to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a master's degree in forestry. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's recipients from the forestry major at University of Florida get $8,349 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Every student who is interested in a master's degree in forestry needs to look into University of Georgia. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the forestry program state that they receive average early career income of $46,160.
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Oregon State is a very large public university located in the city of Corvallis.
Those forestry students who get their master's degree from Oregon State University receive $4,431 more than the standard forestry student.
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Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in forestry from Auburn University
Purdue is a very large public university located in the city of West Lafayette.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the forestry program earn about $47,015 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a master’s in forestry from Purdue University - Main Campus
Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in forestry from Mississippi State University
Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in forestry from Northern Arizona University
Located in the suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in forestry from University of Maine
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Forestry is one of 5 different types of Natural Resources & Conservation programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,728 |
| Natural Resource Management | 1,046 |
| Wildlife Management | 228 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 42 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 26 |
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