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Best Value Ecology & Systematics Biology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

2023 Best Value Ecology & Systematics Biology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

26 Colleges
$27,477 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$53,630 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master's Degree 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 Value Ecology & Systematics Biology Master's Degree 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 26 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for ecology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top 10 Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master's Degree Schools

#1

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL

Our analysis found Jacksonville University to be the best value school for ecology, evolution and systematics biology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . JU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

JU graduate students pay an average of $14,039 in tuition and fees each year.

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Out of the 26 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the # 2 spot on the list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Southern Miss are $11,204 a year.

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#3

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Nicholls State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value ecology, evolution and systematics biology schools in the Southeast Region . Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Thibodaux.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Nicholls State University are $9,177 per year.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value ecology, evolution and systematics biology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,858 a year.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Savannah State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Savannah, Savannah State University is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Savannah State University are $14,906 a year.

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Florida Institute of Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree ecology, evolution and systematics biology programs. Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Florida Tech graduate students pay an average of $22,588 in tuition and fees each year.

Florida Tech excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree ecology, evolution and systematics biology programs. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at William & Mary are $34,978 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, William & Mary is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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Coastal Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for ecology, evolution and systematics biology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836 a year.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree ecology, evolution and systematics biology programs. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at USF Tampa are $21,126 a year.

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#10

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Athens.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UGA are $27,464 per year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, UGA also did well on our Best Ecology & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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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.

  • 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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