2026 Best Forestry Schools in South Carolina

Forestry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best forestry schools.

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• Best Forestry Schools in South Carolina

Best Schools for Forestry in South Carolina

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.

Top Schools in Forestry

1

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Forestry Degrees Awarded

$53,850 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Clemson University the best school in the country for a degree in forestry. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 27 forestry degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the forestry program make about $53,850 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,700 to complete this degree. See the full forestry program report for Clemson University

2

Horry Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Forestry Degrees Awarded

$36,135 Median Starting Salary

Horry Georgetown Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best forestry schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Conway. Horry Georgetown Technical College awarded about 19 forestry degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forestry program make about $36,135 in their early career. Horry Georgetown Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,622 in student loans. Read more about the forestry program at Horry Georgetown Technical College

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 3 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.