2026 Best Forestry Schools in Washington

Forestry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for forestry students.

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• Best Forestry Schools in Washington

Best Schools for Forestry in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall forestry education in Washington.

Top Schools in Forestry

1

University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Forestry Degrees Awarded

$65,681 Median Starting Salary

University Of Washington Seattle Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best forestry schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. About 21 forestry degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the forestry program make about $65,681 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481. Read more about the forestry program at University Of Washington Seattle Campus

2

Green River Community College
Auburn, WA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Forestry Degrees Awarded

Green River Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best forestry schools. This large public university is located in the city of Auburn. There were roughly 20 forestry students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year. Get the full forestry details for Green River Community College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.