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2023 Best Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

50 Colleges
$31,489 Avg Salary
$22,930 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, ecology, evolution and systematics biology was ranked #101 in the country. In fact 7,247 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 50 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for ecology majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools

Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the best school for ecology, evolution and systematics biology students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

The excellent programs at Vanderbilt University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best ecology, evolution and systematics biology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

The excellent programs at William & Mary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best ecology, evolution and systematics biology schools in the Southeast Region . William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.

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#4

Duke University

Durham, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Emory University is a great place for ecology, evolution and systematics biology students. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Wingate University

Wingate, NC

With a ranking of #6, Wingate University did quite well on this year’s best schools for ecology, evolution and systematics biology students. Located in the suburb of Wingate, Wingate is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

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#8

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Auburn is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for ecology, evolution and systematics biology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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University of North Alabama ranked #10 on this year’s Best Ecology & Systematics Biology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Colleges by State

Explore the best ecology, evolution and systematics biology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 273
Virginia 27
North Carolina 175
Florida 512
Tennessee 60
Kentucky 23
South Carolina 240
Louisiana 54
Arkansas 1
Alabama 58
Mississippi 29
West Virginia 9

Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 107,165
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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