by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of forestry. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 57 bachelor's degrees in forestry during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor'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 colleges for forestry students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Forestry Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in forestry.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in forestry needs to look into SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, ESF is a public college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in forestry from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in forestry needs to look into Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. Located in the rural area of Paul Smiths, Paul Smith's College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the forestry program make an average of $37,225 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a bachelor’s in forestry from Paul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceLearn about other programs related to Forestry that might interest you.
Explore the best forestry colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 43 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 14 |
| Maryland | 207 | 0 |
One of 5 majors within the Natural Resources & Conservation area of study, Forestry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 35 |
| Forest Sciences & Biology | 19 |
| Forest Resources Production & Management | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 2,335 |
| Natural Resource Management | 175 |
| Wildlife Management | 151 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 41 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 18 |
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