by our College Data Analytics TeamForestry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their forestry programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forestry students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the forestry degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than University Of Idaho this year for forestry. University Of Idaho is a large public school located in the town of Moscow. About 57% of students finish within six years. University Of Idaho awarded about 36 forestry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forestry program make about $47,399 in their early career. University Of Idaho graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. Read more about the forestry program at University Of Idaho
Colorado State University Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forestry, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Collins. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. About 41 forestry degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. Students who receive their forestry degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $37,539 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,200 to complete this degree. See the full forestry program report for Colorado State University Fort Collins
Students looking for a strong forestry program will find one at The University Of Montana, which ranked #3. The University Of Montana is a large public school located in the city of Missoula. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 forestry students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Montana in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forestry degree from The University Of Montana earn around $31,138 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Montana graduates carry a median of $24,342 in student loans. Read more about the forestry program at The University Of Montana
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 · 6 schools evaluated.
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