2026 Best Value Wildlife Management Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Wildlife Management master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 97 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Wildlife Management Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
South Dakota State University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Typical Wildlife Management student debt is $24,798. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,070. That is a strong return on a $24,798 median debt. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about South Dakota State University
You'll get strong value at Texas Tech University, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Texas Tech University Wildlife Management students take on a median of $24,271 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,454 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Texas Tech University report
You'll get strong value at Clemson University, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete their Wildlife Management program here. Clemson University alumni report median earnings of $71,513 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,783 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted. See the full Clemson University profile
Out of the 97 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Oregon State University landed the #5 spot. Based in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Graduates carry a median of $24,043 in student loans. Median earnings reach $64,010 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Oregon State University report
Arkansas Tech University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Arkansas Tech University is a public school based in Russellville, AR. Students from in state pay about $8,674 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,668. The median Wildlife Management program debt is $20,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,766. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%. More on Arkansas Tech University
Iowa State University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Ames, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. The median Wildlife Management program debt is $23,495. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,386. That is a strong return on a $23,495 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%. Read the full report on Iowa State University
The University Of Tennessee landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Typical Wildlife Management student debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,249. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Tennessee has an acceptance rate of 42%. More on The University Of Tennessee
Mississippi State University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Set in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete their Wildlife Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,513. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants. Get the full Mississippi State University report
West Virginia University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. West Virginia University is a public school based in Morgantown, WV. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, compared with $28,608 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Median earnings reach $55,939 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. West Virginia University admits about 89% of applicants. Get the full West Virginia University report
New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school based in Las Cruces, NM. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,183, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. The median Wildlife Management program debt is $16,449. New Mexico State University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $39,067 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,449 median debt. New Mexico State University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 89%. See the full New Mexico State University Main Campus profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete their Wildlife Management program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $73,792. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Michigan State University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Based in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. The median Wildlife Management program debt is $28,425. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $67,253. Set against $28,425 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University has an acceptance rate of 85%. See the full Michigan State University profile
University Of Florida ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Wildlife Management schools. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,872 to complete their Wildlife Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,588. That is a strong return on a $20,872 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%. Read more about University Of Florida
University Of Maine landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. The median Wildlife Management program debt is $26,893. University Of Maine alumni report median earnings of $48,653 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Maine
The University Of Montana landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Missoula, MT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Typical Wildlife Management student debt is $25,000. The University Of Montana alumni report median earnings of $44,511 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. More on The University Of Montana
East Mississippi Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full East Mississippi Community College report
Florida Keys Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Florida Keys Community College
Oregon Coast Community College landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Oregon Coast Community College profile
Treasure Valley Community College placed #19 among the best-value Wildlife Management schools in the United States. Read more about Treasure Valley Community College
University Of Nevada Reno placed #20 among the best-value Wildlife Management schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Nevada Reno
Garrett College
Garrett College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about Garrett College
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Texas A And M University Commerce
Northern Arizona University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Northern Arizona University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Valley City State University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Valley City State University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Wildlife Management Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Dakota College At Bottineau offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Get the full Dakota College At Bottineau report
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
Murray State University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Murray State University profile
Southern Arkansas University Tech placed #29 among the best-value Wildlife Management schools in the United States. Get the full Southern Arkansas University Tech report
South Plains College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Wildlife Management schools. Get the full South Plains College report
Michigan Technological University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Michigan Technological University
Dakota Wesleyan University placed #32 among the best-value Wildlife Management schools in the United States. Read more about Dakota Wesleyan University
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College
Snow College
Snow College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Wildlife Management schools. Get the full Snow College report
Bemidji State University landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Bemidji State University report
Linn Benton Community College placed #36 among the best-value Wildlife Management schools in the United States. More on Linn Benton Community College
Tarleton State University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Wildlife Management schools. Get the full Tarleton State University report
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Austin Community College District offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Austin Community College District report
Mcneese State University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Mcneese State University report
Zane State College placed #41 among the best-value Wildlife Management schools in the United States. Get the full Zane State College report
Hocking College
Hocking College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Hocking College report
Western New Mexico University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. See the full Western New Mexico University profile
Delaware Valley College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Delaware Valley College
Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science report
Spokane Community College placed #46 among the best-value Wildlife Management schools in the United States. Read more about Spokane Community College
University Of Puerto Rico Humacao ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Wildlife Management schools. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Humacao report
Pennsylvania Western University placed #48 among the best-value Wildlife Management schools in the United States. More on Pennsylvania Western University
American Public University System offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about American Public University System
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Wildlife Management schools. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 97 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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