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2025 Best Forestry Schools in Michigan

2 Colleges in Michigan
61 Forestry Degrees Awarded
$43,802 Avg Early-Career Salary
Forestry is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #189 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Forestry Schools in Michigan ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 61 degrees in forestry annually.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Forestry
Master's Degrees in Forestry
Doctor's Degrees in Forestry

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Forestry Schools in Michigan ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Forestry in Michigan

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the forestry degree levels they offer.

Top Michigan Schools in Forestry

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Michigan State crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Every student pursuing a degree in forestry has to take a look at Michigan State University. Michigan State is a fairly large public university located in the city of East Lansing.

Graduates who receive their degree from the forestry program make an average of $39,178 for their early career.

More information about a degree in forestry from Michigan State University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Forestry Degrees Awarded
$45,571 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in forestry needs to take a look at Michigan Technological University. Michigan Tech is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Houghton.

Students who graduate with their degree from the forestry program state that they receive average early career earnings of $45,571.

More information about a degree in forestry from Michigan Technological University

Best Forestry Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Forestry Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 314 8
Illinois 304 41
Indiana 294 43
Wisconsin 273 102

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Forestry is one of 5 different types of Natural Resources & Conservation programs to choose from.

Forestry Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Forestry, General 46
Forestry, Other 8
Forest Sciences & Biology 4
Forest Technology/Technician 2
Wood Science & Wood Products/Pulp & Paper Technology 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 817
Wildlife Management 100
Natural Resource Management 66
Fisheries Sciences 46

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