2027 Best Value Wildlife Management Master’s Degree Schools
[Wildlife Management](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/wildlife-management/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong wildlife management education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for wildlife management students.
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2027 Best Value Wildlife Management Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the wildlife management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Wildlife Management Schools
University Of Florida tops our 2027 list of the best value wildlife management schools in the United States. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for wildlife management graduates is $20,872. Wildlife Management graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $23,715 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.
Texas A And M University Kingsville is a great value for students pursuing a degree in wildlife management, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,892, with out-of-state students paying around $25,746. Wildlife Management graduates carry a median of $25,531 in student loans. Wildlife Management graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of $44,510 early in their careers. Set against $25,531 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Utah State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in wildlife management, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for wildlife management graduates is $21,000. Soon after graduation, wildlife management degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $27,996. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Mississippi State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value wildlife management schools. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete the wildlife management program here. Early-career wildlife management graduates make about $30,247. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas Tech University earned it the #5 place for wildlife management. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete the wildlife management program here. Wildlife Management graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. Set against $24,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
Oregon State University landed the #6 spot for wildlife management value this year. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, compared with $38,190 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,041 to complete the wildlife management program here. Soon after graduation, wildlife management degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $51,326. That is a strong return on a $24,041 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Clemson University placed #7 among the best values for wildlife management. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Typical student debt for wildlife management graduates is $23,783. Wildlife Management graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $47,819 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,783 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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