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

15 Colleges in the United States
688 Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Degrees Awarded
$33,686 Avg Early-Career Salary

Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 15 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 Southeast Region

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

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

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Leading the list is Clemson University, our #1 school for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 52 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $47,819 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete this degree. Get the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management details for Clemson University

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Students looking for a strong wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program will find one at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 66 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $25,563. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

A rank of #3 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 128 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $23,715 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,872 to complete this degree. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for University Of Florida

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 37 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $28,748. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $25,740 in student loans. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Auburn University

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Florida Keys Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Florida Keys Community College is a small public school located in the town of Key West. Florida Keys Community College awarded about 14 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Florida Keys Community College earn a median of $47,373 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,236. Get the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management details for Florida Keys Community College

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The University Of Tennessee ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 53 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $30,924. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for The University Of Tennessee

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West Virginia University earned the #7 position for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 66 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $29,470. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Read more about the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program at West Virginia University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University came in at #8 for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mississippi State University awarded about 79 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program make about $30,247 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from Mississippi State University

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American Public University System ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. American Public University System is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. American Public University System awarded about 46 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of American Public University System earn a median of $57,404 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete this degree. Get the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management details for American Public University System

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Tennessee Technological University came in at #10 for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Tennessee Technological University is a large public school located in the town of Cookeville. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 34 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Tennessee Technological University in the most recent year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $29,936 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,673 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from Tennessee Technological University

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University Of Georgia placed #11 among the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program make about $22,354 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,154. More information about a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management from University Of Georgia

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Murray State University earned the #12 position for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Murray State University is a large public school located in the town of Murray. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 21 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Murray State University in the most recent year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $28,751 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Murray State University

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Arkansas State University Main Campus came in at #13 for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees were awarded at Arkansas State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Arkansas State University Main Campus earn a median of $48,847 early in their careers. Arkansas State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,399 in student loans. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Arkansas State University Main Campus

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Arkansas Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Russellville. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Arkansas Tech University awarded about 28 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $28,652 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Arkansas Tech University

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Eastern Kentucky University landed the #15 spot for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management this year. Eastern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the town of Richmond. Eastern Kentucky University graduates 55% of students within six years. Eastern Kentucky University awarded about 10 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $25,492 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,224. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Eastern Kentucky University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 15 schools evaluated.

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