College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate

25 Ranked Colleges
116 Degrees Awarded
$31,400 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate” ranking.

Forestry is the 189th most popular major in the country with 2,233 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, forestry graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $38,829 and had an average of $21,444 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 116 forestry graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,260 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 25 colleges that offered a degree in forestry. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular forestry programs in the United States.

For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Rankings by Degree Other Award Levels
Rankings by Location Check Out Other Locales
More Forestry Rankings Other Ranking Categories

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.

Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree forestry students.

1
UGA crest
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s forestry students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Forestry at UGA

2

Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s forestry degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Forestry at UW Seattle

3
NC State crest
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 11 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full North Carolina State University Forestry Report

4
Oregon State crest
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Oregon State is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon. It awarded 10 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Oregon State University Forestry Report

4
Purdue crest
Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Purdue is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Full Purdue University - Main Campus Forestry Report

6
UF crest
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s forestry degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Forestry at University of Florida

7
Virginia Tech crest
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 6 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Virginia Tech Forestry Report

7

Southern University and A & M College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #7. Southern University and A & M College is a medium-sized school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 6 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Southern University and A & M College Forestry Report

9
WVU crest
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s forestry students in 2020-2021.

Full WVU Forestry Report

10

With a ranking of #10, Michigan Technological University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate list. This medium-sized school is located in Houghton, Michigan, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read full report on Forestry at Michigan Tech

10
NAU crest
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking. Northern Arizona University is a large public school situated in Flagstaff, Arizona. It awarded 4 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Forestry at Northern Arizona University

10

With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Forestry at UW - Madison

13
Auburn crest
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking. Auburn University is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 3 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Auburn Forestry Report

14

University of Maine landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking. University of Maine is a public institution located in Orono, Maine. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Forestry at UMaine

14

With a ranking of #14, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate list. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s forestry degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Forestry at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

14

Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #14. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a public institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Colorado State Forestry Report

17
Michigan State crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

With a ranking of #17, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate list. Michigan State is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Michigan State Forestry Report

17

With a ranking of #17, Iowa State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate list. Iowa State University is a large school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 1 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Forestry at Iowa State University

17
UM crest
The University of Montana
Missoula, Montana

The University of Montana landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking. UM is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Forestry at The University of Montana

17
Clemson crest
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking. Clemson University is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 1 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Clemson University Forestry Report

21

Stephen F Austin State University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking. Stephen F Austin State University is a fairly large school located in Nacogdoches, Texas that handed out 42 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Forestry at Stephen F Austin State University

21

University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #21. University of Minnesota - Duluth is located in Duluth, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 doctorate’s forestry degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Forestry at University of Minnesota - Duluth

21
Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

With a ranking of #21, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 66 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Mississippi State University Forestry Report

21

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 16 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Forestry at Texas A&M University - College Station

21

Utah State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Forestry Major for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #21. Utah State University is a large school located in Logan, Utah that handed out 13 doctorate’s forestry degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Forestry at Utah State University

Notes and References

References

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

Credits

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options