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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

24 Ranked Colleges
513 Degrees Awarded
$28,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 513 ecology, evolution and systematics biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 24 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the ecology, evolution and systematics biology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 24 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ecology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Duke has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ecology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 15 masters’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 Master’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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#4 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 Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. It awarded 9 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#6

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#8 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 4 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia

Emory University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 134 masters’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ecology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Emory has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s ecology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #0 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’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 University of Georgia are $27,476.

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#9

Savannah State University

Savannah, Georgia
#19 in overall quality

Savannah State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Savannah State University is a small public school situated in Savannah, Georgia. It awarded 5 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

Savannah State University also took the #19 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Savannah State University are $14,906, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
#18 in overall quality

Troy University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Troy, Alabama, this fairly large public school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s ecology students in 2019-2020.

TROY also took the #18 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Troy University are $16,156, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina
#16 in overall quality

Coastal Carolina University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Conway, South Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 18 degrees to qualified masters’s ecology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ecology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Coastal Carolina University has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Nicholls State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized school located in Thibodaux, Louisiana that handed out 7 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

Nicholls State University also made our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nicholls State University are $9,177, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#9 in overall quality

University of Louisville landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Louisville is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

UofL also took the #9 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 20 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of West Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized school located in Livingston, Alabama that handed out 6 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

University of West Alabama did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of West Alabama are $13,546, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#17 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’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 Southern Miss are $10,896.

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#17

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

College of Charleston came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 13 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at C of C, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at C of C are $36,592, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s ecology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UNCW is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ecology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNCW has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are $21,286, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

With a ranking of #20, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s ecology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UA also made our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940.

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#21

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 26 degrees to qualified masters’s ecology students in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #22. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s ecology degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ecology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Tulane has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida

Florida Institute of Technology came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Florida Tech is located in Melbourne, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida Tech, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s ecology degrees to 120 students in 2019-2020.

U Miami also made our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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  • 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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  • *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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