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2027 Best Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools in the Great Lakes Region

7 Colleges in the United States
297 Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Degrees Awarded
$37,713 Avg Early-Career Salary

Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management programs.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools.

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Best Schools for Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management

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No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 42 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH

A rank of #2 makes Hocking College one of the top schools for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Nelsonville. There were roughly 41 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Hocking College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree from Hocking College earn around $26,914 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from Hocking College

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Michigan State University awarded about 66 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $27,762 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,425 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from Michigan State University

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. About 92 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent year. Graduates of the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program make about $27,273 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,556. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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Southeastern Illinois College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management, landing the #5 spot this year. Southeastern Illinois College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Harrisburg. About 18 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Southeastern Illinois College in the most recent year. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Southeastern Illinois College

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Michigan Technological University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Houghton. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Michigan Technological University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree recipients from Michigan Technological University generally make around $64,652. Typical student debt for the program is $25,800. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from Michigan Technological University

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Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Otterbein University came in at #7 for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Set in the suburb of Westerville, Otterbein University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 15 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Otterbein University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree from Otterbein University earn around $19,801 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,850. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Otterbein University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

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