2026 Best Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Master’s Degree Schools

Forest Management/Forest Resources Management degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their forest management/forest resources management programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forest management/forest resources management students pursuing a degree.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Forest Management/Forest Resources Management in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in forest management/forest resources management, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Forest Management/Forest Resources Management

1

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Degrees Awarded

$53,850 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Clemson University this year for forest management/forest resources management. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Clemson University awarded about 16 forest management/forest resources management degrees in the most recent data year. Forest Management/forest Resources Management graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $53,850 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,700 to complete this degree. Read more about the forest management/forest resources management program at Clemson University

2

North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Degrees Awarded

$61,142 Median Starting Salary

North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in forest management/forest resources management, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 forest management/forest resources management students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forest management/forest resources management degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $61,142 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,749. More information about a degree in forest management/forest resources management from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

Other Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Forest Management/Forest Resources Management rankings across degree levels:

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 23 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.