2027 Best Value Wildlife Management Schools in Kentucky
[Wildlife Management](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/wildlife-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value wildlife management schools.
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2027 Best Value Wildlife Management Schools in Kentucky
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
Our analysis ranked Murray State University the best value for a degree in wildlife management in Kentucky. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,900, while out-of-state students pay about $19,836. Wildlife Management graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Wildlife Management graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $28,751 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Eastern Kentucky University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in wildlife management, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,320, with out-of-state students paying around $21,230. Students borrow a median of $19,224 to complete the wildlife management program here. Early-career wildlife management graduates make about $25,492. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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