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2025 Best Forestry Schools in South Carolina

2 Colleges in South Carolina
64 Forestry Degrees Awarded
$43,802 Avg Early-Career Salary
Forestry isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #189 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Forestry Schools in South Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 64 degrees in forestry to qualified students.

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Associate Degrees in Forestry
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Master's Degrees in Forestry

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Forestry Schools in South Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Forestry in South Carolina

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the forestry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top South Carolina Schools in Forestry

1
Clemson crest
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Forestry Degrees Awarded
27.9% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Clemson University if you wish to pursue a degree in forestry. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population.

Degree recipients from the forestry program at Clemson University get $10,048 above the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$36,135 Median Starting Salary

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in forestry. Located in the small city of Conway, Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Students who receive their degree from the forestry program earn about $36,135 for their early career.

More information about a degree in forestry from Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Best Forestry Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 103
Florida 282 93
North Carolina 279 150
Virginia 274 121
Tennessee 269 26
Kentucky 244 14
Louisiana 242 39
Mississippi 234 82
Arkansas 234 28
Alabama 233 50
West Virginia 207 50

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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
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management 32
Forest Technology/Technician 21
Forest Sciences & Biology 11

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Majors Similar to Forestry

Related Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 151
Wildlife Management 40
Natural Resource Management 6

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