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2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

21 Ranked Colleges
151 Degrees Awarded
$32,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 7,312 people earned their degree in ecology, evolution and systematics biology, making the major the 103rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, ecology, evolution and systematics biology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,807 and had an average of $31,265 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,526 ecology, evolution and systematics biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,743 and $35,832 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 151 ecology, evolution and systematics biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree in ecology, evolution and systematics biology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent ecology, evolution and systematics biology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the ecology, evolution and systematics biology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 21 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 10 doctorate’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 26 doctorate’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ecology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ecology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UF has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ecology students whose families make $0-$30k list, William & Mary has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800.

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#10 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ecology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ecology students whose families make $0-$30k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#8 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s ecology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624.

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#7

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia

With a ranking of #7, Emory University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Emory is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 6 doctorate’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 19 degrees to qualified doctorate’s ecology students in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #4 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ecology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCF has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCF Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Report

#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school situated in Lafayette, Louisiana. It awarded 3 doctorate’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s ecology students in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also took the #13 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Knoxville Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Report

#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 12 doctorate’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ecology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UofSC has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160.

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#14

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#11 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

Tulane not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UofM is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 4 doctorate’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Memphis Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Report

#16

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNCW also took the #14 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNCW are $21,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNCW Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Report

#17

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. VCU is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

VCU also took the #15 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228.

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#16 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ecology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UAB has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UAB Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Report

#19

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#20 in overall quality

Old Dominion University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ecology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 2 doctorate’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss also made our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896.

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#21

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#6 in overall quality

University of Miami ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Ecology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. U Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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