2026 Best Value Forestry Schools in Georgia
[Forestry](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/forestry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong forestry education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for forestry students.
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2026 Best Value Forestry Schools in Georgia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in forestry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Forestry Schools
Coastal Pines Technical College tops our 2026 list of the best value forestry schools in Georgia. Located in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,268, while out-of-state students pay about $5,836. Forestry graduates carry a median of $5,812 in student loans. Soon after graduation, forestry degree recipients from Coastal Pines Technical College generally make around $39,090. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in forestry, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,268, with out-of-state students paying around $10,588. Students borrow a median of $20,282 to complete the forestry program here. Forestry graduates of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College earn a median of $40,065 early in their careers. Set against $20,282 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Georgia one of the best values for forestry. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Forestry graduates carry a median of $22,607 in student loans. Soon after graduation, forestry degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $46,687. Set against $22,607 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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