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2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

17 Ranked Colleges
97 Degrees Awarded
$27,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 2,292 people earned their degree in forestry, making the major the 187th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, forestry graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,496 and had an average of $20,610 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 97 forestry graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in forestry. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great forestry programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the forestry program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Forestry (With Aid)

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. UW Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s forestry degrees to qualified students.

UW Seattle also made our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Forestry at UW Seattle

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 7 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Forestry at University of Florida

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s forestry degrees to qualified students.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Forestry at North Carolina State University

#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Forestry at UW - Madison

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s forestry degrees to qualified students.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Read more about Forestry at University of Georgia

#6

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. West Lafayette, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s forestry degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Purdue also took the #8 spot in our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Forestry at Purdue

#9 in overall quality

Michigan Technological University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s forestry degrees to qualified students.

Michigan Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan Tech are $21,996, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Michigan Technological University Forestry Report

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#15 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Forestry at West Virginia University

#9

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#11 in overall quality

University of Maine came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Orono, Maine, this fairly large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s forestry students in 2019-2020.

UMaine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Forestry at University of Maine

#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Virginia Tech Forestry Report

#11

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#3 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s forestry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oregon State, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121.

Full Oregon State Forestry Report

#12

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

Michigan State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s forestry degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree forestry students with aid list, Michigan State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Forestry at Michigan State University

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s forestry degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Colorado State also made our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Forestry at Colorado State

#14

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s forestry degrees to qualified students.

Auburn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956.

Read more about Forestry at Auburn University

#15

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#16 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Northern Arizona University is a public institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NAU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Forestry at NAU

#16

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Clemson University is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 2 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also made our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246.

Full Clemson University Forestry Report

#14 in overall quality

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Forestry Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2019-2020.

ESF also made our “Best Forestry Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are $24,990, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Forestry Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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