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2026 Best Wildlife Management Schools in the Far Western Region

5 Colleges in the United States
428 Wildlife Management Degrees Awarded
$38,307 Avg Early-Career Salary

Wildlife Management programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for wildlife management students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Wildlife Management in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall wildlife management education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Wildlife Management

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University Of California Davis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in wildlife management. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Davis awarded about 91 wildlife management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife management degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $29,896. Students borrow a median of $15,499 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in wildlife management from University Of California Davis

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Oregon State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in wildlife management, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. Oregon State University awarded about 154 wildlife management degrees in the most recent data year. Wildlife Management graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $51,000 early in their careers. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $24,043 in student loans. Read more about the wildlife management program at Oregon State University

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Humboldt State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in wildlife management, ranking #3. Set in the town of Arcata, Humboldt State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 88 wildlife management degrees were awarded at Humboldt State University in the most recent year. Wildlife Management graduates of Humboldt State University earn a median of $26,325 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the wildlife management program at Humboldt State University

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University Of Nevada Reno is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in wildlife management, ranking #4. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 30 wildlife management degrees were awarded at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent year. Wildlife Management graduates of University Of Nevada Reno earn a median of $33,351 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,150. See the full wildlife management program report for University Of Nevada Reno

5

University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in wildlife management, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Fairbanks, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. About 65 wildlife management degrees were awarded at University Of Alaska Fairbanks in the most recent year. Graduates of the wildlife management program make about $50,963 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,439. Get the full wildlife management details for University Of Alaska Fairbanks

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 15 schools evaluated.

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