2026 Best Wildlife Management Schools in Maine

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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for wildlife management students.

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• Best Wildlife Management Schools in Maine

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Best Schools for Wildlife Management in Maine

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall wildlife management education in Maine.

Top Schools in Wildlife Management

1

University Of Maine
Orono, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

40 Wildlife Management Degrees Awarded

$27,636 Median Starting Salary

University Of Maine is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in wildlife management. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 wildlife management degrees were awarded at University Of Maine in the most recent year. Wildlife Management graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $27,636 early in their careers. University Of Maine graduates carry a median of $26,893 in student loans. More information about a degree in wildlife management from University Of Maine

2

Unity College
New Gloucester, ME

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Wildlife Management Degrees Awarded

$29,312 Median Starting Salary

Unity College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife management schools. Set in the rural area of New Gloucester, Unity College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Unity College graduates 29% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 wildlife management students who graduated with this degree at Unity College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their wildlife management degree from Unity College earn around $29,312 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in wildlife management from Unity College

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 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.