2026 Best Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Schools in Missouri

Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management students.

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

Best Schools for Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management in Missouri

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

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

1

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Degrees Awarded

$36,758 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Northwest Missouri State University the best school in the country for a degree in wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Northwest Missouri State University awarded about 16 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 $36,758 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,585. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Northwest Missouri State University

2

Missouri State University Springfield
Springfield, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management Degrees Awarded

$26,549 Median Starting Salary

Missouri State University Springfield came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 26 wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management degree from Missouri State University Springfield earn around $26,549 in the first couple years of their career. Missouri State University Springfield graduates carry a median of $23,937 in student loans. See the full wildlife, fish & wildl&s science & management program report for Missouri State University Springfield

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

• 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.