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2026 Best Wildlife Biology Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
16 Wildlife Biology Degrees Awarded
$23,733 Avg Early-Career Salary

Wildlife Biology 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 35 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for wildlife biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Wildlife Biology in the United States

Below are the best wildlife biology schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Wildlife Biology

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No school ranked higher than Davidson County Community College this year for wildlife biology. Set in the rural area of Thomasville, Davidson County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 16 wildlife biology students who graduated with this degree at Davidson County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their wildlife biology degree from Davidson County Community College earn around $23,733 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,693. More information about a degree in wildlife biology from Davidson County Community College

Other Wildlife Biology Degree Levels

Explore the best wildlife biology schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Wildlife Biology
Bachelor's Degrees in Wildlife Biology
Master's Degrees in Wildlife Biology
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Notes and References

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 · 35 schools evaluated.

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