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2026 Best Urban Forestry Schools in California

1 Colleges in the United States
19 Urban Forestry Degrees Awarded
$53,749 Avg Early-Career Salary

Urban Forestry is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their urban forestry programs.

College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best urban forestry schools.

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Best Schools for Urban Forestry in California

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

Top Schools in Urban Forestry

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University Of California Davis tops our 2026 ranking of the best urban forestry schools. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Davis awarded about 19 urban forestry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, urban forestry degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $53,749. Students borrow a median of $14,404 to complete this degree. See the full urban forestry program report for University Of California Davis

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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 · 1 school evaluated.

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