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2026 Best Forest Sciences & Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

1 Colleges in the United States
13 Forest Sciences & Biology Degrees Awarded
$37,539 Avg Early-Career Salary

Forest Sciences & Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their forest sciences & biology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for forest sciences & biology students.

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Best Schools for Forest Sciences & Biology in the Rocky Mountains Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall forest sciences & biology education in the Rocky Mountains Region.

Top Schools in Forest Sciences & Biology

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Leading the list is Colorado State University Fort Collins, our #1 school for forest sciences & biology. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Collins. About 66% of students finish within six years. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 13 forest sciences & biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forest sciences & biology degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $37,539 in the first couple years of their career. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $24,200 in student loans. See the full forest sciences & biology program report for Colorado State University Fort Collins

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

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