by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of forestry. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 166 master's degrees in forestry during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The forestry master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality forestry program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for forestry students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Forestry Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for forestry students seeking a a master's degree.
It's hard to beat University of Georgia if you want to pursue a master's degree in forestry. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.
Students who graduate with their master's from the forestry program report average early career income of $46,999.
More information about a master’s in forestry from University of Georgia
It is difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in forestry. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in forestry from North Carolina State University
Duke University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in forestry. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a master’s in forestry from Duke University
It is hard to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a master's degree in forestry. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.More information about a master’s in forestry from Virginia Tech
UF is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
Soon after graduation, forestry master's recipients typically make about $44,696 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in forestry from University of Florida
Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in forestry from Auburn University
Mississippi State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Mississippi State.More information about a master’s in forestry from Mississippi State University
Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Clemson.More information about a master’s in forestry from Clemson University
WVU is a very large public university located in the city of Morgantown.More information about a master’s in forestry from West Virginia University
Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in forestry from University of Kentucky
Explore the best forestry colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 27 |
| Georgia | 190 | 42 |
| Virginia | 182 | 14 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 23 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 5 |
| Alabama | 151 | 15 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 5 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 5 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 6 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 11 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 5 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 8 |
One of 5 majors within the Natural Resources & Conservation area of study, Forestry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 470 |
| Natural Resource Management | 310 |
| Wildlife Management | 97 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 27 |
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