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2027 Best Forest Sciences & Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

4 Colleges in the United States
139 Forest Sciences & Biology Degrees Awarded
$42,725 Avg Early-Career Salary

Forest Sciences & Biology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forest sciences & biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Forest Sciences & Biology in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the forest sciences & biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Forest Sciences & Biology

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

No school ranked higher than Auburn University this year for forest sciences & biology. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Auburn University awarded about 29 forest sciences & biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forest sciences & biology degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $51,421. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. See the full forest sciences & biology program report for Auburn University

2

University Of Georgia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in forest sciences & biology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 forest sciences & biology degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Forest Sciences & Biology graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $46,687 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,607 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in forest sciences & biology from University Of Georgia

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forest sciences & biology, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the town of Mississippi State. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 42 forest sciences & biology students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forest sciences & biology degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $40,219. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. See the full forest sciences & biology program report for Mississippi State University

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Students looking for a strong forest sciences & biology program will find one at University Of Kentucky, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 forest sciences & biology degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Forest Sciences & Biology graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $32,573 early in their careers. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Read more about the forest sciences & biology program at University Of Kentucky

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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