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#1 #1 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score 970–1,200 Est. Net Price * $14,325 Median Starting Salary $50,744
#2 #2 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI In general, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,702 Median Starting Salary $56,424
#3 #3 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA In general, Delaware Valley University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $29,256 Median Starting Salary $57,570
#4 #4 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 990–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,361 Median Starting Salary $51,257
#5 #5 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $19,301 Median Starting Salary $56,415
#6 #6 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,803 Median Starting Salary $55,322
#7 #7 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 99 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Est. Net Price * $17,385 Median Starting Salary $48,476
#8 #8 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY Generally, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 920–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,602 Median Starting Salary $54,644
#9 #9 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,880 Median Starting Salary $51,622
#10 #10 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Mississippi State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $15,364 Median Starting Salary $50,147
#11 #11 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL the University of Florida is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $48,420
#12 #12 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $17,180 Median Starting Salary $53,159
#13 #13 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $60,743
#14 #14 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,202 Median Starting Salary $54,049
#15 #15 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Tarleton State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 960–1,160 Est. Net Price * $13,755 Median Starting Salary $53,276
#16 #16 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Tennessee Technological University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,010–1,370 Est. Net Price * $15,188 Median Starting Salary $50,860
#17 #17 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $25,271 Median Starting Salary $54,421
#18 #18 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 920–1,100 Est. Net Price * $25,056 Median Starting Salary $56,901
#19 #19 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Unity College New Gloucester, ME Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,554 Median Starting Salary $57,970
#20 #20 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Juniata College is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 2,560 applications every admission cycle... Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Est. Net Price * $29,926 Median Starting Salary $59,344
#21 #21 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Est. Net Price * $20,695 Median Starting Salary $58,045
#22 #22 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Overall, Bemidji State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $15,561 Median Starting Salary $55,952
#23 #23 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Friends University Wichita, KS In general, Friends University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $23,720 Median Starting Salary $53,867
#24 #24 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Utah State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Est. Net Price * $14,577 Median Starting Salary $51,936
#25 #25 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Est. Net Price * $24,507 Median Starting Salary $58,836
#26 #26 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,270–1,460 Est. Net Price * $13,376 Median Starting Salary $56,935
#27 #27 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,160 Median Starting Salary $57,177
#28 #28 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV the University of Nevada-Reno is a non selective school. They receive about 9,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,670 Median Starting Salary $52,068
#29 #29 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME the University of Maine is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $17,617 Median Starting Salary $55,344
#30 #30 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $11,347 Median Starting Salary $49,881
#31 #31 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Valley City State University Valley City, ND In general, Valley City State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,164 Median Starting Salary $58,309
#32 #32 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Missouri State University-Springfield is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,677 Median Starting Salary $53,265
#33 #33 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK the University of Alaska Fairbanks is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,010–1,320 Est. Net Price * $9,450 Median Starting Salary $51,274
#34 #34 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY Murray State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,042 Median Starting Salary $53,042
#35 #35 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,661 Median Starting Salary $57,794
#36 #36 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID In general, the University of Idaho is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Est. Net Price * $14,954 Median Starting Salary $52,500
#37 #37 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,235 Median Starting Salary $52,721
#38 #38 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Eastern Kentucky University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $10,806 Median Starting Salary $52,716
#39 #39 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Generally, the College of the Ozarks is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $12,611 Median Starting Salary $51,880
#40 #40 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,890 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#41 #41 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Stephen F Austin State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $13,858 Median Starting Salary $53,452
#42 #42 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Texas A&M University-Commerce is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 910–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,025 Median Starting Salary $51,699
#43 #43 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $10,407 Median Starting Salary $50,044
#44 #44 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Northwest Missouri State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $14,197 Median Starting Salary $55,840
#45 #45 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK Generally, the University of Alaska Southeast is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,140 Est. Net Price * $9,823 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#46 #46 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Arkansas State University is a fairly selective school. Around 6,050 applications are received by the school... Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,011 Median Starting Salary $50,903
#47 #47 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT Montana State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 28,800... Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,250 Median Starting Salary $52,978
#48 #48 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR Arkansas Tech University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,016 Median Starting Salary $52,051
#49 #49 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,917 Median Starting Salary $53,198
#50 #50 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,200 Est. Net Price * $19,825 Median Starting Salary $57,662
#51 #51 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Brigham Young University-Idaho is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $7,899 Median Starting Salary $52,799
#52 #52 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Overall, McNeese State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $10,154 Median Starting Salary $51,436
#53 #53 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD Frostburg State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,210 Est. Net Price * $16,114 Median Starting Salary $55,085
#54 #54 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR Overall, the University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,158 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#55 #55 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,676 Median Starting Salary $50,627
#56 #56 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Pennsylvania Western University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $18,527 Median Starting Salary $0
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management programs prepare individuals to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora, marine and aquatic life therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological/aquarium facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in wildlife biology, marine/aquatic biology, environmental science, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, natural resources management and policy, outdoor recreation and parks management, the design and operation of natural and artificial wildlife habitats, applicable law and regulations, and related administrative and communications skills.

Students who are interested in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 2,207 students earn a some level of degree in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management around the country each year. More students earn a degree in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in California than any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management is $42,640.

Popularity of Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management majors is Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management can prepare you for is Conservation Scientists.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,635

Female Students

890 (54%)

Male Students

745 (45%)

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Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

#1 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

98%

95

970–1,200

$14,325

$50,744

#2 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

89%

64

1,010–1,210

$13,702

$56,424

#3 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

95%

34

1,030–1,220

$29,256

$57,570

#4 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

95%

64

990–1,250

$16,361

$51,257

#5 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

57%

72

1,250–1,430

$19,301

$56,415

#6 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

88%

64

1,180–1,370

$22,803

$55,322

#7 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

37%

99

1,180–1,420

$17,385

$48,476

#8 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

84%

29

920–1,160

$17,602

$54,644

#9 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

68%

56

1,200–1,390

$21,880

$51,622

#10 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

75%

69

1,080–1,340

$15,364

$50,147

#11 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

23%

38

1,310–1,480

$11,740

$48,420

#12 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

43%

40

1,250–1,430

$17,180

$53,159

#13 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.

74%

39

1,200–1,370

$18,044

$60,743

#14 Best College for Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management in the U.S.