2027 Best Value Wildlife Management Schools in Pennsylvania
[Wildlife Management](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/wildlife-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for wildlife management students.
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2027 Best Value Wildlife Management Schools in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in wildlife management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Wildlife Management Schools
For return on investment in wildlife management, no school beat Pennsylvania State University Penn State Dubois this year. Located in the town of DuBois, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Dubois is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,408, while out-of-state students pay about $24,134. Wildlife Management graduates carry a median of $23,934 in student loans. Wildlife Management graduates of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Dubois earn a median of $44,079 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
A rank of #2 makes Pennsylvania Western University one of the best values for wildlife management. Pennsylvania Western University is a large public school located in the town of California. Students from in state pay about $11,436 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,054. Typical student debt for wildlife management graduates is $28,263. Soon after graduation, wildlife management degree recipients from Pennsylvania Western University generally make around $45,448. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Juniata College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in wildlife management, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Huntingdon, Juniata College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,580. Wildlife Management graduates carry a median of $26,976 in student loans. Early-career wildlife management graduates make about $30,552. Set against $26,976 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Juniata College admits about 79% of applicants.
Delaware Valley College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in wildlife management, landing the #4 spot this year. Delaware Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Doylestown. In-state tuition and fees average $44,850. Wildlife Management graduates carry a median of $26,420 in student loans. Wildlife Management graduates of Delaware Valley College earn a median of $28,178 early in their careers. Set against $26,420 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Delaware Valley College admits about 93% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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