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    Forestry (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSHybrid2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $53,212.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    52%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Forestry (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, hybrid MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $53,212 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Professional master's program covering tree biology, forest measurements, silviculture, forest ecology, human dimensions, GIS, forest economics, and management. Includes online courses, local field exercises, two intensive in-person field courses in Michigan, internship, and non-thesis capstone project.

    Focus: coursework
    12 (QS World University Rankings by Subject: Agriculture & Forestry)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE scores are required for admission to our MS and PhD programs
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 (no subscore below 19, writing not below 22)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (up to 36 months with STEM extension)

    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Forestry (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Forestry (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $53,212 across 30 required credits.
    Is Forestry (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Forestry (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Forestry (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Forestry (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Forestry (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or higher
    Is Forestry (M.S.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Forestry (M.S.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.