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2026 Best Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools in Maine

2 Colleges in the United States
55 Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Degrees Awarded
$28,474 Avg Early-Career Salary

Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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, fish & wildl&s science & management students.

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Best Schools for Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management in Maine

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management education in Maine.

Top Schools in Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management

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University Of Maine tops our 2026 ranking of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Orono. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. University Of Maine awarded about 40 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree from University Of Maine earn around $27,636 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,893. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for University Of Maine

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Unity College
New Gloucester, ME

Unity College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, ranking #2. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of New Gloucester. Roughly 29% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Unity College in the most recent year. Students who receive their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree from Unity College earn around $29,312 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program at Unity College

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

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