2027 Best Forestry Schools in the New England Region

Forestry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best forestry schools.

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• Best Forestry Schools in the New England Region

Best Schools for Forestry in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall forestry education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Forestry

1

University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Forestry Degrees Awarded

$44,588 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Vermont the best school in the country for a degree in forestry. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. University Of Vermont awarded about 27 forestry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forestry program make about $44,588 in their early career. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $22,607 in student loans. Get the full forestry details for University Of Vermont

2

University Of Maine
Orono, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

32 Forestry Degrees Awarded

$43,901 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong forestry program will find one at University Of Maine, which ranked #2. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maine awarded about 32 forestry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forestry degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $43,901. University Of Maine graduates carry a median of $23,618 in student loans. Read more about the forestry program at University Of Maine

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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.