2023 Best Forestry Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Forestry School for You
Forestry is the #188 most popular major in the country with 2,233 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Forestry Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Forestry Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for forestry majors pursuing a .
Top Southwest Region Schools in Forestry
Our 2023 rankings named Texas A&M University - College Station the best school in the Southwest Region for forestry students. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Stephen F Austin State University is a great place for forestry students. Located in the remote town of Nacogdoches, SFASU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, forestry graduates from SFASU carry an average student debtload of $23,950.
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Out of the 3 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Arizona University landed the # 3 spot on the list. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
On average, forestry graduates from NAU take out $19,846 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Request InformationBest Forestry Colleges by State
Explore the best forestry schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 59 |
| Arizona | 64 |
| Oklahoma | 6 |
| New Mexico | 8 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Forestry
Forestry is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Forestry
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 22,254 |
| Natural Resource Management | 2,933 |
| Wildlife Management | 2,449 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 483 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 151 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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