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2026 Best Forest Sciences & Biology Master’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
142 Forest Sciences & Biology Degrees Awarded
$47,692 Avg Early-Career Salary

Forest Sciences & Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 23 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best forest sciences & biology schools.

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Best Schools for Forest Sciences & Biology in the United States

See the highest-ranked forest sciences & biology schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Forest Sciences & Biology

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

No school ranked higher than Auburn University this year for forest sciences & biology. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 forest sciences & biology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forest sciences & biology degree from Auburn University earn around $51,421 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. See the full forest sciences & biology program report for Auburn University

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best forest sciences & biology schools. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 10 forest sciences & biology degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the forest sciences & biology program make about $53,850 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,700. Read more about the forest sciences & biology program at Clemson University

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

A rank of #3 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the top schools for forest sciences & biology. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 14 forest sciences & biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forest sciences & biology program make about $47,015 in their early career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,844 in student loans. More information about a degree in forest sciences & biology from Purdue University Main Campus

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University Of Georgia came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best forest sciences & biology schools. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 forest sciences & biology degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the forest sciences & biology program make about $46,160 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,607 to complete this degree. Get the full forest sciences & biology details for University Of Georgia

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forest sciences & biology, ranking #5. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. About 67% of students finish within six years. Mississippi State University awarded about 12 forest sciences & biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forest sciences & biology degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $40,219. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete this degree. Get the full forest sciences & biology details for Mississippi State University

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #6 spot for forest sciences & biology this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 10 forest sciences & biology degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, forest sciences & biology degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481. More information about a degree in forest sciences & biology from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Northern Arizona University earned the #7 position for forest sciences & biology this year. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northern Arizona University awarded about 10 forest sciences & biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forest sciences & biology degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $41,790. Students borrow a median of $21,811 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in forest sciences & biology from Northern Arizona University

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best forest sciences & biology schools. Located in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public university. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 forest sciences & biology students who graduated with this degree at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forest sciences & biology degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn around $35,398 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,512 to complete this degree. See the full forest sciences & biology program report for Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Other Forest Sciences & Biology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Forest Sciences & Biology rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Forest Sciences & Biology
Associate's Degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology
Bachelor's Degrees in Forest Sciences & Biology
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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 · 23 schools evaluated.

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