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2024 Best Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools

42 Colleges in the United States
2,449 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #270 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 42 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,449 degrees in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management School

Best Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools Your choice of wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Bachelor's Degrees in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Master's Degrees in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Doctor's Degrees in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

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Best Schools for Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Schools in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
88 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat University of California - Davis if you wish to pursue a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #52 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.

There were about 88 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SD
41 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management has to take a look at South Dakota State University. South Dakota State is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Brookings. This university ranks 1st out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were approximately 41 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
47 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded

Clemson University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 47 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
64 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Michigan State University if you wish to pursue a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were about 64 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WI
32 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were approximately 32 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MS
74 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded

Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 74 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
75 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 75 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OR
58 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded

Oregon State is a very large public university located in the city of Corvallis. A Best Colleges rank of #210 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Oregon State is a great university overall.

There were about 58 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TN
59 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.

There were about 59 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
43 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Logan, USU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were about 43 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management by Region

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