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2026 Best Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools in the Southeast Region

12 Colleges in the United States
672 Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Degrees Awarded
$33,337 Avg Early-Career Salary

Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & 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 20 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 the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees they offer, see the list below.

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

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. There were roughly 43 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $47,819. Typical student debt for the program is $23,783. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Clemson University

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A rank of #2 makes Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University one of the top schools for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 71 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn around $25,563 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida awarded about 128 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 Florida earn around $23,715 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $20,872 in student loans. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from University Of Florida

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Auburn University awarded about 37 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 Auburn University earn around $28,748 in the first couple years of their career. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $25,740 in student loans. Read more about the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program at Auburn University

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Knoxville. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 62 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $30,924. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program at The University Of Tennessee

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Tennessee Technological University earned the #6 position for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University is a large public university. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 34 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Tennessee Technological University in the most recent year. Graduates of the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program make about $29,936 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,673. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from Tennessee Technological University

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Florida Keys Community College came in at #7 for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Located in the town of Key West, Florida Keys Community College is a small public university. There were roughly 13 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Florida Keys Community College in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Florida Keys Community College earn a median of $47,373 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,236. Get the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management details for Florida Keys Community College

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 66 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree from Mississippi State University earn around $30,247 in the first couple years of their career. Mississippi State University graduates carry a median of $25,750 in student loans. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Mississippi State University

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West Virginia University earned the #9 position for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. West Virginia University awarded about 72 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 West Virginia University earn around $29,470 in the first couple years of their career. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Read more about the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program at West Virginia University

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American Public University System ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at American Public University System in the most recent year. Students who receive their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree from American Public University System earn around $57,404 in the first couple years of their career. American Public University System graduates carry a median of $23,438 in student loans. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from American Public University System

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Murray State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 20 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Murray State University in the most recent year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $28,751 early in their careers. Murray State University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program at Murray State University

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University Of Georgia earned the #12 position for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 36 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $22,354 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $25,154 in student loans. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from University Of Georgia

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University earned the #13 position for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public institution. Arkansas Tech University graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas Tech University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program make about $28,652 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Get the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management details for Arkansas Tech University

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Haywood Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Haywood Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Clyde. There were roughly 15 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Haywood Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program make about $35,767 in their early career. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from Haywood Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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