2024 Best Biological Systematics Master's Degree Schools

[Biological Systematics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/)master's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #1026 out of the 1172 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

There was only one school in the United States to review for the 2024 Best Biological Systematics Master's Degree Schools ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the [Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking.](https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/).

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More Ways to Rank Biological Systematics Schools

The systematic biology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biological Systematics Master's Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Biological Systematics in the United States

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for biological systematics students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Schools for a Master's in Systematic Biology

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

It's hard to beat Harvard University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biological systematics. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.[More information about a master’s in biological systematics from Harvard University](https://www.collegefactual.com/graduate-schools/harvard-university/masters-degrees/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/)

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Marshall University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in biological systematics. Located in the small city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public university with a large student population.[More information about a master’s in biological systematics from Marshall University](https://www.collegefactual.com/graduate-schools/marshall-university/masters-degrees/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/)

Biological Systematics by Region

View the Best Biological Systematics Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
[Southeast](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/southeast/)
[New England](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/new-england/)
[Rocky Mountains](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/rocky-mountains/)
[Plains States](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/the-plains-states/)
[Middle Atlantic](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/middle-atlantic/)
[Far Western US](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/far-western-us/)
[Southwest](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/southwest/)
[Other U.S. Territories](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/other/)
[Great Lakes](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/great-lakes/)

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Rankings in Majors Related to Systematic Biology

Biological Systematics is one of 11 different types of Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Systematic Biology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Epidemiology	1,572
Marine Biology	204
Ecology	136
Conservation Biology	91
Evolutionary Biology	50
Environmental Biology	35
Evolutionary Biology	19
Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology	15
Aquatic Biology/Limnology	6
Population Biology	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Ernst Haeckel. More about our data sources and methodologies.