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2026 Best Forestry Associate’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
227 Forestry Degrees Awarded
$49,299 Avg Early-Career Salary

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

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 136 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forestry students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Forestry in the United States

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

Top Schools in Forestry

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Our analysis ranked Pennsylvania College Of Technology the best school in the country for a degree in forestry. Located in the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates 45% of students within six years. Pennsylvania College Of Technology awarded about 19 forestry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forestry degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $36,719. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. See the full forestry program report for Pennsylvania College Of Technology

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Students looking for a strong forestry program will find one at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry, which ranked #2. Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Syracuse. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 48 forestry degrees were awarded at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry in the most recent year. See the full forestry program report for Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry

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Green River Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best forestry schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public university. Green River Community College awarded about 20 forestry degrees in the most recent data year. See the full forestry program report for Green River Community College

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Students looking for a strong forestry program will find one at Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College, which ranked #4. Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Hibbing. Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College awarded about 16 forestry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forestry degree from Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College earn around $44,387 in the first couple years of their career. Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $17,029 in student loans. See the full forestry program report for Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College

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Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH

Hocking College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forestry, ranking #5. Located in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a mid-sized public university. About 13 forestry degrees were awarded at Hocking College in the most recent year. Students who receive their forestry degree from Hocking College earn around $37,713 in the first couple years of their career. Hocking College graduates carry a median of $16,535 in student loans. Get the full forestry details for Hocking College

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Allegany College Of Maryland landed the #6 spot for forestry this year. Allegany College Of Maryland is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cumberland. There were roughly 10 forestry students who graduated with this degree at Allegany College Of Maryland in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forestry degree from Allegany College Of Maryland earn around $42,542 in the first couple years of their career. Allegany College Of Maryland graduates carry a median of $18,823 in student loans. Read more about the forestry program at Allegany College Of Maryland

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Reedley College
Reedley, CA

Reedley College came in at #7 for forestry this year. Located in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a large public university. About 14 forestry degrees were awarded at Reedley College in the most recent year. Graduates of the forestry program make about $30,520 in their early career. Reedley College graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in forestry from Reedley College

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University Of Arkansas At Monticello ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best forestry schools. University Of Arkansas At Monticello is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Monticello. University Of Arkansas At Monticello graduates 38% of students within six years. About 21 forestry degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas At Monticello in the most recent year. Graduates of the forestry program make about $41,278 in their early career. University Of Arkansas At Monticello graduates carry a median of $15,611 in student loans. Get the full forestry details for University Of Arkansas At Monticello

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA

Citrus College placed #9 among the best forestry schools. Citrus College is a large public school located in the suburb of Glendora. About 13 forestry degrees were awarded at Citrus College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in forestry from Citrus College

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Columbia College Sonora placed #10 among the best forestry schools. Set in the rural area of Sonora, Columbia College Sonora is a mid-sized public institution. Columbia College Sonora awarded about 11 forestry degrees in the most recent data year. Forestry graduates of Columbia College Sonora earn a median of $103,727 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,293 to complete this degree. Read more about the forestry program at Columbia College Sonora

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best forestry schools. Set in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a very large public institution. Bakersfield College graduates 50% of students within six years. About 10 forestry degrees were awarded at Bakersfield College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, forestry degree recipients from Bakersfield College generally make around $86,312. Bakersfield College graduates carry a median of $9,419 in student loans. See the full forestry program report for Bakersfield College

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Jones County Junior College came in at #12 for forestry this year. Located in the town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 13 forestry students who graduated with this degree at Jones County Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forestry degree from Jones County Junior College earn around $33,655 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,559 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in forestry from Jones County Junior College

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Horry Georgetown Technical College placed #13 among the best forestry schools. Set in the city of Conway, Horry Georgetown Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Horry Georgetown Technical College awarded about 19 forestry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forestry degree recipients from Horry Georgetown Technical College generally make around $36,135. Horry Georgetown Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,622 in student loans. More information about a degree in forestry from Horry Georgetown Technical College

Other Forestry Degree Levels

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

All Degree Levels in Forestry
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 136 schools evaluated.

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