2027 Best Value Ecology Schools in North Carolina
[Ecology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/ecology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value ecology schools.
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2027 Best Value Ecology Schools in North Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in ecology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Ecology Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill the best value for a degree in ecology in North Carolina. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. Typical student debt for ecology graduates is $15,117. Soon after graduation, ecology degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $80,276. That is a strong return on a $15,117 median debt. Roughly 15% of applicants are accepted.
Duke University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ecology, landing the #2 spot this year. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. In-state tuition and fees average $68,758. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete the ecology program here. Soon after graduation, ecology degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $83,388. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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