by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for forestry students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 51 doctor's degrees in forestry during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for forestry students working on their doctor'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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in forestry.
It is difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in forestry. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in forestry from North Carolina State University
University of Florida is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in forestry. UF is a very large public university located in the city of Gainesville.More information about a doctorate in forestry from University of Florida
Explore the best forestry schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 8 |
| Virginia | 127 | 6 |
| Georgia | 126 | 17 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 11 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 6 |
| Alabama | 98 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 5 |
One of 5 majors within the Natural Resources & Conservation area of study, Forestry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry, General | 19 |
| Wood Science & Wood Products/Pulp & Paper Technology | 11 |
| Forest Sciences & Biology | 9 |
| Forest Resources Production & Management | 6 |
| Urban Forestry | 4 |
| Forestry, Other | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 75 |
| Wildlife Management | 13 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 11 |
| Natural Resource Management | 2 |
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