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2026 Best Wildlife Management Master’s Degree Schools

7 Colleges in the United States
149 Wildlife Management Degrees Awarded
$40,507 Avg Early-Career Salary

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

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 97 schools to find the best for wildlife management students.

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Best Schools for Wildlife Management in the United States

See the highest-ranked wildlife management schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Wildlife Management

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Our analysis ranked Clemson University the best school in the country for a degree in wildlife management. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Clemson University awarded about 41 wildlife management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the wildlife management program make about $47,819 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete this degree. Read more about the wildlife management program at Clemson University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Students looking for a strong wildlife management program will find one at University Of Florida, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 41 wildlife management degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the wildlife management program make about $23,715 in their early career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $20,872 in student loans. See the full wildlife management program report for University Of Florida

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A rank of #3 makes Oregon State University one of the top schools for wildlife management. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Oregon State University awarded about 13 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. Students borrow a median of $24,043 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in wildlife management from Oregon State University

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Students looking for a strong wildlife management program will find one at Texas Tech University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 wildlife management students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Wildlife Management graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in wildlife management from Texas Tech University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife management schools. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 13 wildlife management students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Wildlife Management graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $30,247 early in their careers. Mississippi State University graduates carry a median of $25,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in wildlife management from Mississippi State University

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West Virginia University came in at #6 for wildlife management this year. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 wildlife management students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife management degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $29,470. Typical student debt for the program is $24,500. See the full wildlife management program report for West Virginia University

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University Of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife management schools. This large public university is located in the city of Fairbanks. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. University Of Alaska Fairbanks awarded about 16 wildlife management degrees in the most recent data year. Wildlife Management graduates of University Of Alaska Fairbanks earn a median of $50,963 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,439 to complete this degree. Get the full wildlife management details for University Of Alaska Fairbanks

Other Wildlife Management Degree Levels

Explore the best wildlife management schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Wildlife Management
Associate's Degrees in Wildlife Management
Bachelor's Degrees in Wildlife Management
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 97 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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