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2027 Best Value Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools in Michigan

[Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/wildlife-management/wildlife-fish-and-wildlands-science-and-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools.

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• Best Value Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools in Michigan

2027 Best Value Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools

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Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

$20,532 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,800 Avg Student Debt

$78,198 Median Earnings (10yr)

Michigan Technological University earned the #1 spot for value among wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools in Michigan. Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Houghton. In-state tuition and fees average $20,532, while out-of-state students pay about $44,807. Students borrow a median of $25,800 to complete the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program here. Early-career wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management graduates make about $64,652. Set against $25,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

$18,079 In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,425 Avg Student Debt

$67,253 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Michigan State University one of the best values for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $28,425 to complete the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program here. Early-career wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management graduates make about $27,762. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.