2026 Best Forestry Schools in Michigan

Forestry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forestry students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Forestry Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Forestry in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall forestry education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Forestry

1

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Forestry Degrees Awarded

$39,178 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Michigan State University this year for forestry. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 forestry degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, forestry degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $39,178. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. More information about a degree in forestry from Michigan State University

2

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

30 Forestry Degrees Awarded

$45,771 Median Starting Salary

Michigan Technological University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in forestry, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public university. Michigan Technological University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 forestry students who graduated with this degree at Michigan Technological University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forestry program make about $45,771 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full forestry details for Michigan Technological University

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 · 5 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.