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Featured Wildlife Management Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
2026 Best Value Wildlife Management Schools in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in wildlife management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Wildlife Management Schools
For return on investment in wildlife management, no school beat Southwest Texas Junior College this year. Located in the town of Uvalde, Southwest Texas Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,646, with out-of-state students paying around $6,294. Typical student debt for wildlife management graduates is $7,157. Soon after graduation, wildlife management degree recipients from Southwest Texas Junior College generally make around $25,528. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Texas A And M University Kingsville came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value wildlife management schools. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,892, while out-of-state students pay about $25,746. Wildlife Management graduates carry a median of $25,531 in student loans. Early-career wildlife management graduates make about $44,510. Set against $25,531 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University Kingsville admits about 91% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Texas A And M University Commerce one of the best values for wildlife management. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,026, while out-of-state students pay about $22,326. Wildlife Management graduates carry a median of $19,866 in student loans. Soon after graduation, wildlife management degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $20,295. Set against $19,866 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Texas Tech University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in wildlife management, landing the #4 spot this year. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Typical student debt for wildlife management graduates is $24,271. Early-career wildlife management graduates make about $50,332. That is a strong return on a $24,271 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Tarleton State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value wildlife management schools. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, with out-of-state students paying around $18,142. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete the wildlife management program here. Wildlife Management graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of $50,532 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
[Wildlife Management](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/wildlife-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
