2026 Best Forestry Schools in the New England Region

Forestry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 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

26 Forestry Degrees Awarded

$44,588 Median Starting Salary

University Of Vermont is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in forestry. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. University Of Vermont graduates 79% of students within six years. About 26 forestry degrees were awarded at University Of Vermont in the most recent year. Forestry graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $44,588 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,607. Get the full forestry details for University Of Vermont

2

University Of Maine
Orono, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

38 Forestry Degrees Awarded

$43,901 Median Starting Salary

University Of Maine is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forestry, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. University Of Maine awarded about 38 forestry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forestry program make about $43,901 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,618 to complete this degree. Read more about the forestry program at University Of Maine

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 · 7 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.