Forest Technology/Technician degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forest technology/technician students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Forest Technology/Technician School
Where you study forest technology/technician matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Forest Technology/Technician Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Forest Technology/Technician School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Forest Technology/Technician Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Forest Technology/Technician Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Pennsylvania College Of Technology tops our 2027 ranking of the best forest technology/technician schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Williamsport. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Pennsylvania College Of Technology awarded about 19 forest technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forest technology/technician degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $36,719. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in forest technology/technician, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 19 forest technology/technician degrees were awarded at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry in the most recent year.
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A rank of #3 makes Green River Community College one of the top schools for forest technology/technician. Located in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public university. Green River Community College awarded about 24 forest technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year.
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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in forest technology/technician, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point graduates 56% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point awarded about 12 forest technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forest technology/technician program make about $41,177 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,893.
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Coastal Pines Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forest technology/technician, ranking #5. Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Waycross. There were roughly 21 forest technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Pines Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forest technology/technician degree from Coastal Pines Technical College earn around $39,090 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,812 to complete this degree.
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Wayne Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best forest technology/technician schools. Wayne Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Goldsboro. Wayne Community College awarded about 19 forest technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Forest Technology/technician graduates of Wayne Community College earn a median of $33,116 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree.
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best forest technology/technician schools. Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B Wallace Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 19 forest technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Lurleen B Wallace Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forest technology/technician program make about $36,027 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,500.
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Haywood Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best forest technology/technician schools. Set in the rural area of Clyde, Haywood Community College is a small public institution. Haywood Community College awarded about 18 forest technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Forest Technology/technician graduates of Haywood Community College earn a median of $35,767 early in their careers.
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Central Louisiana Technical Community College placed #9 among the best forest technology/technician schools. Located in the city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public university. There were roughly 13 forest technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forest technology/technician degree recipients from Central Louisiana Technical Community College generally make around $18,707. Typical student debt for the program is $8,625.
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Horry Georgetown Technical College landed the #10 spot for forest technology/technician this year. Set in the city of Conway, Horry Georgetown Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 13 forest technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Horry Georgetown Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forest technology/technician program make about $36,135 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,622.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.
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).
