2026 Best Value Forest Technology/Technician Schools in the Southeast Region

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Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA

Leading the list is Coastal Pines Technical College, our #1 best value for forest technology/technician in the Southeast Region. Located in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,268, compared with $5,836 for out-of-state students. Forest Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $5,812 in student loans. Forest Technology/technician graduates of Coastal Pines Technical College earn a median of $39,090 early in their careers. Set against $5,812 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Horry Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Horry Georgetown Technical College earned it the #2 place for forest technology/technician. Horry Georgetown Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Conway. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,518, while out-of-state students pay about $10,978. Students borrow a median of $12,622 to complete the forest technology/technician program here. Early-career forest technology/technician graduates make about $36,135. Set against $12,622 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC

Wayne Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value forest technology/technician schools. Located in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,566, compared with $8,710 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the forest technology/technician program here. Early-career forest technology/technician graduates make about $33,116. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria, LA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Louisiana Technical Community College earned it the #4 place for forest technology/technician. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Alexandria. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,098, compared with $4,363 for out-of-state students. Forest Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $8,625 in student loans. Early-career forest technology/technician graduates make about $18,707. Set against $8,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS

Students looking for strong value in forest technology/technician will find it at Jones County Junior College, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,700, compared with $5,700 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for forest technology/technician graduates is $9,559. Forest Technology/technician graduates of Jones County Junior College earn a median of $33,655 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA

Sowela Technical Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value forest technology/technician schools. Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. Students from in state pay about $4,305 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $7,391 to complete the forest technology/technician program here. Early-career forest technology/technician graduates make about $45,827. Set against $7,391 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.