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2026 Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools

There are 97 colleges that offer a degree in Wildlife Management. Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Finding the Best Wildlife Management School for You

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Wildlife Management program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 97 schools in the United States offering Wildlife Management programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Wildlife Management majors.

#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

The most popular school in the United States for Wildlife Management students is Oregon State University. Located in Corvallis, OR, this is a public institution. This school awarded 154 degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,459. Full Wildlife Management at Oregon State University Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. University of Florida is a public school located in Gainesville, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,898. Read More…

University of California-Davis comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. Located in Davis, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,123. Full Wildlife Management at University of California-Davis Report

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. Located in Arcata, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,678. Full Wildlife Management at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Report

#5

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. Tarleton State University is a public school located in Stephenville, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,879. Full Wildlife Management at Tarleton State University Report

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. Located in East Lansing, MI, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,898. Full Wildlife Management at Michigan State University Report

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. Located in Stevens Point, WI, this is a public institution. This school awarded 78 degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,073. Read full report on Wildlife Management at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. West Virginia University is a public school located in Morgantown, WV. This school awarded 72 degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,805. Read full report on Wildlife Management at West Virginia University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public school located in Blacksburg, VA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,604. Read full report on Wildlife Management at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

#10

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. Located in Mississippi State, MS, this is a public institution. This school awarded 66 degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,867. Full Wildlife Management at Mississippi State University Report

University of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public school located in Fairbanks, AK. This school awarded 65 degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,072. Read full report on Wildlife Management at University of Alaska Fairbanks

#12

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT

The University of Montana landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. Located in Missoula, MT, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,104. Read full report on Wildlife Management at The University of Montana

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public school located in Knoxville, TN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,937. Read More…

#14

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

Hocking College comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. Hocking College is a public school located in Nelsonville, OH. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,200. Full Wildlife Management at Hocking College Report

American Public University System comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. American Public University System is a private for-profit school located in Charles Town, WV. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,877. Full Wildlife Management at American Public University System Report

#16

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. Clemson University is a public school located in Clemson, SC. This school awarded 43 degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $51,401. Read More…

#17

University of Maine

Orono, ME

University of Maine landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. University of Maine is a public school located in Orono, ME. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,355. Full Wildlife Management at University of Maine Report

#18

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

University of Delaware landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. University of Delaware is a public school located in Newark, DE. This school awarded 39 degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,892. Full Wildlife Management at University of Delaware Report

#19

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI

University of Rhode Island landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. Located in Kingston, RI, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $49,926. Full Wildlife Management at University of Rhode Island Report

University of Wisconsin-Madison landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools ranking. University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public school located in Madison, WI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,379. Read full report on Wildlife Management at University of Wisconsin-Madison

#21

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. Located in Auburn, AL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,578. Read full report on Wildlife Management at Auburn University

#22

Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA

Delaware Valley University comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. Delaware Valley University is a private nonprofit school located in Doylestown, PA. This school awarded 37 degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,754. Read full report on Wildlife Management at Delaware Valley University

#23

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. University of Georgia is a public school located in Athens, GA. This school awarded 36 degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,074. Read full report on Wildlife Management at University of Georgia

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. Located in Durham, NH, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,645. Full Wildlife Management at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Report

Tennessee Technological University comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Wildlife Management majors. Tennessee Technological University is a public school located in Cookeville, TN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people earned their degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,112. Read full report on Wildlife Management at Tennessee Technological University

#26

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO
#27

Southwest Texas College

Uvalde, TX
#28

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR
#33

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH
#35

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN
#37

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID
#40

Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, NY
#41

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ
#43

Minnesota North College

Hibbing, MN
#45

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND
#46

Murray State University

Murray, KY
#48

Southeastern Illinois College

Harrisburg, IL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for this major that just missed the list above.

Rank College Location
51 Haywood Community College Clyde, NC
52 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
53 Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME
54 Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
55 The College of the Florida Keys Key West, FL
56 Montana State University Bozeman, MT
57 Oregon Coast Community College Newport, OR
58 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
59 College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO
60 Juniata College Huntingdon, PA
61 Brigham Young University Provo, UT
62 Casper College Casper, WY
63 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
64 Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX
65 Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR
66 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA
67 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM
68 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA
69 Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT
70 University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR
71 Zane State College Zanesville, OH
72 Garrett College McHenry, MD
73 Iowa State University Ames, IA
74 Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO
75 Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD
76 Holmes Community College Goodman, MS
77 Linn-Benton Community College Albany, OR
78 Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM
79 East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS
80 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
81 Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD
82 Snow College Ephraim, UT
83 Treasure Valley Community College Ontario, OR
84 Butte College Oroville, CA
85 Dakota College at Bottineau Bottineau, ND
86 Friends University Wichita, KS
87 Miles Community College Miles City, MT
88 Shawnee Community College Ullin, IL
89 South Plains College Levelland, TX
90 Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden, AR
91 Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX
92 Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX
93 University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK
94 University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA
95 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA
96 Washington State University Pullman, WA
97 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA

Wildlife Management by Region

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More Wildlife Management Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Wildlife Management Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Wildlife Management Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Wildlife & Wildlands Science 2,419
Related Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 23,853
Natural Resource Management 3,090
Forestry 2,460
Fisheries Sciences 407
Other Resources & Conservation 132

References

*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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