by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of forestry. Combined, these schools handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in forestry to qualified students.
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Your choice of forestry for getting your bachelor'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for forestry students working on their bachelor's degree.
The forestry school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Forestry Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in forestry.
University of California - Davis is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in forestry. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in forestry from University of California - Davis
It's hard to beat California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in forestry. Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the forestry program make around $55,092 in their early career salary.
More information about a bachelor’s in forestry from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Humboldt State University is a great option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in forestry. Humboldt State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Arcata.
After graduating, forestry bachelor's recipients generally make around $52,810 in their early careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in forestry from Humboldt State University
University of Nevada - Reno is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in forestry. UNR is a very large public university located in the large city of Reno.More information about a bachelor’s in forestry from University of Nevada - Reno
Explore the best forestry colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 262 | 102 |
| Washington | 226 | 6 |
| Oregon | 185 | 10 |
| Nevada | 129 | 9 |
Forestry is one of 5 different types of Natural Resources & Conservation programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry, General | 94 |
| Urban Forestry | 15 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 12 |
| Forest Sciences & Biology | 6 |
| Wood Science & Wood Products/Pulp & Paper Technology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,886 |
| Natural Resource Management | 352 |
| Wildlife Management | 262 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 115 |
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