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2026 Best Forest Sciences & Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

4 Colleges in the United States
174 Forest Sciences & Biology Degrees Awarded
$44,950 Avg Early-Career Salary

Forest Sciences & Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their forest sciences & biology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forest sciences & biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Forest Sciences & Biology in the Southeast Region

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

Top Schools in Forest Sciences & Biology

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University tops our 2026 ranking of the best forest sciences & biology schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 26 forest sciences & biology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forest sciences & biology program make about $51,421 in their early career. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full forest sciences & biology details for Auburn University

2

University Of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forest sciences & biology, ranking #2. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 69 forest sciences & biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forest sciences & biology degree from University Of Georgia earn around $46,687 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,607. Read more about the forest sciences & biology program at University Of Georgia

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best forest sciences & biology schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Mississippi State. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 43 forest sciences & biology degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University in the most recent 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. See the full forest sciences & biology program report for Mississippi State University

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forest sciences & biology, ranking #4. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 forest sciences & biology students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forest sciences & biology degree from Clemson University earn around $53,850 in the first couple years of their career. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $24,700 in student loans. Get the full forest sciences & biology details for Clemson University

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University Of Kentucky is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in forest sciences & biology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 25 forest sciences & biology degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, forest sciences & biology degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $32,573. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094. More information about a degree in forest sciences & biology from University Of Kentucky

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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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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