2027 Best Value Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Schools in the Southeast Region
[Forest Management/Forest Resources Management](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/forestry/forest-management-forest-resources-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong forest management/forest resources management education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for forest management/forest resources management students.
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2027 Best Value Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in forest management/forest resources management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Schools
Our analysis ranked Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College the best value for a degree in forest management/forest resources management in the Southeast Region. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Tifton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,268, while out-of-state students pay about $10,588. Typical student debt for forest management/forest resources management graduates is $20,282. Soon after graduation, forest management/forest resources management degree recipients from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College generally make around $40,065. Set against $20,282 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Arkansas At Monticello is a great value for students pursuing a degree in forest management/forest resources management, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Monticello, University Of Arkansas At Monticello is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,292, with out-of-state students paying around $14,857. Forest Management/forest Resources Management graduates carry a median of $15,611 in student loans. Forest Management/forest Resources Management graduates of University Of Arkansas At Monticello earn a median of $41,278 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
West Virginia University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value forest management/forest resources management schools. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. Typical student debt for forest management/forest resources management graduates is $23,371. Forest Management/forest Resources Management graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $43,228 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,371 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value forest management/forest resources management schools. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Forest Management/forest Resources Management graduates carry a median of $24,749 in student loans. Soon after graduation, forest management/forest resources management degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $61,142. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in forest management/forest resources management will find it at Clemson University, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $24,700 to complete the forest management/forest resources management program here. Early-career forest management/forest resources management graduates make about $53,850. Set against $24,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Duke University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value forest management/forest resources management schools. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. Forest Management/forest Resources Management graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. Forest Management/forest Resources Management graduates of Duke University earn a median of $83,388 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,296 median debt. Duke University admits about 6% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
