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Featured Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Programs
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Best Schools for Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management education in the The Plains States Region.
Top Schools in Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management
South Dakota State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. This large public university is located in the town of Brookings. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 20 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree from South Dakota State University earn around $39,483 in the first couple years of their career. South Dakota State University graduates carry a median of $24,798 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program will find one at Valley City State University, which ranked #2. Valley City State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Valley City. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Valley City State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program make about $44,253 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree.
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Bemidji State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Set in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. Bemidji State University awarded about 24 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Bemidji State University earn a median of $35,806 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,301.
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Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Hibbing. About 21 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree from Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College earn around $44,387 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,029 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program will find one at Northwest Missouri State University, which ranked #5. Northwest Missouri State University is a large public school located in the town of Maryville. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $36,758 early in their careers. Northwest Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $23,585 in student loans.
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Missouri State University Springfield ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. About 26 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $26,549 early in their careers. Missouri State University Springfield graduates carry a median of $23,937 in student loans.
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