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

3 Colleges in the United States
180 Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Degrees Awarded
$38,239 Avg Early-Career Salary

Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 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 Texas

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

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

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No school ranked higher than Texas Tech University this year for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 15 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Texas Tech University

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Tarleton State University crest
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, ranking #2. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Tarleton State University awarded about 84 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program make about $50,532 in their early career. Tarleton State University graduates carry a median of $23,222 in student loans. Read more about the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program at Tarleton State University

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Texas A And M University Kingsville is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, ranking #3. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public institution. About 42% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Kingsville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree recipients from Texas A And M University Kingsville generally make around $44,510. Texas A And M University Kingsville graduates carry a median of $25,531 in student loans. Read more about the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program at Texas A And M University Kingsville

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Southwest Texas Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Uvalde, Southwest Texas Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. Southwest Texas Junior College awarded about 32 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program make about $25,528 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,157. Read more about the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program at Southwest Texas Junior College

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A rank of #5 makes Texas A And M University Commerce one of the top schools for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. This large public university is located in the town of Commerce. Texas A And M University Commerce graduates 43% of students within six years. Texas A And M University Commerce awarded about 24 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of $20,295 early in their careers. Texas A And M University Commerce graduates carry a median of $19,866 in student loans. Read more about the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program at Texas A And M University Commerce

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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 · 10 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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