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2026 Best Forestry, General Master’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
227 Forestry, General Degrees Awarded
$52,306 Avg Early-Career Salary

Forestry, General programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their forestry, general programs.

College Factual analyzed 56 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best forestry, general schools.

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Best Schools for Forestry, General in the United States

Below are the best forestry, general schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Forestry, General

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Our analysis ranked Duke University the best school in the country for a degree in forestry, general. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 97% of students finish within six years. Duke University awarded about 13 forestry, general degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forestry, general program make about $83,388 in their early career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. Get the full forestry, general details for Duke University

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Students looking for a strong forestry, general program will find one at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 88 forestry, general students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forestry, general program make about $45,817 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,919 to complete this degree. Read more about the forestry, general program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best forestry, general schools. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 53 forestry, general degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forestry, general degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $60,468. Students borrow a median of $15,512 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in forestry, general from University Of Florida

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Students looking for a strong forestry, general program will find one at Auburn University, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. Auburn University awarded about 16 forestry, general degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forestry, general degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $51,421. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. See the full forestry, general program report for Auburn University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forestry, general, ranking #5. 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. About 14 forestry, general degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Students who receive their forestry, general degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $61,142 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,749 to complete this degree. Read more about the forestry, general program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best forestry, general schools. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. About 11 forestry, general degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the forestry, general program make about $47,015 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in forestry, general from Purdue University Main Campus

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University Of Georgia landed the #7 spot for forestry, general this year. 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. There were roughly 10 forestry, general students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forestry, general program make about $46,160 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $22,607 in student loans. More information about a degree in forestry, general from University Of Georgia

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University Of Maine landed the #8 spot for forestry, general this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. University Of Maine graduates 55% of students within six years. About 12 forestry, general degrees were awarded at University Of Maine in the most recent year. Forestry, General graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $43,901 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,618. More information about a degree in forestry, general from University Of Maine

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #9 for forestry, general this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 10 forestry, general degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forestry, general degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $31,441 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in forestry, general from The University Of Tennessee

Other Forestry, General Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Forestry, General rankings across degree levels:

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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 · 56 schools evaluated.

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