2026 Best Wildlife Biology Master’s Degree Schools

Wildlife Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their wildlife biology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 35 schools to find the best for wildlife biology students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Wildlife Biology Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Wildlife Biology in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in wildlife biology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Wildlife Biology

1

University Of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Wildlife Biology Degrees Awarded

$29,359 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wyoming tops our 2026 ranking of the best wildlife biology schools. University Of Wyoming is a large public school located in the town of Laramie. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 wildlife biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wyoming in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife biology degree recipients from University Of Wyoming generally make around $29,359. Students borrow a median of $23,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the wildlife biology program at University Of Wyoming

2

Colorado State University Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Wildlife Biology Degrees Awarded

$27,741 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong wildlife biology program will find one at Colorado State University Fort Collins, which ranked #2. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 17 wildlife biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their wildlife biology degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $27,741 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the wildlife biology program at Colorado State University Fort Collins

Other Wildlife Biology Degree Levels

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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.

• 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.