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2025 Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools in Florida

11 Colleges in Florida
564 Ecology Degrees Awarded
$43,540 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in ecology, evolution & systematics biology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #103 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools in Florida ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 564 degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology School

Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools in Florida Your choice of ecology, evolution & systematics biology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for ecology, evolution & systematics biology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Ecology
Master's Degrees in Ecology
Doctor's Degrees in Ecology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology in Florida

The schools below may not offer all types of ecology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Florida Schools in Ecology

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In FL

Every student pursuing a degree in ecology, evolution & systematics biology has to take a look at University of Florida. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 30 ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
172 Ecology Degrees Awarded
14.0% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a degree in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were approximately 172 ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the ecology program make an average of $37,956 in the first couple years of working.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In FL
37.5% Growth in Graduates

University of South Florida - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tampa. A Best Colleges rank of #198 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.

There were approximately 16 ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

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Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Ecology Degrees Awarded
5.0% Growth in Graduates

Eckerd College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. Located in the large city of Saint Petersburg, Eckerd is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 52nd out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 80 ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at Eckerd in the most recent data year. After graduation, ecology degree recipients typically earn about $21,980 in their early careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Ecology Degrees Awarded
$29,603 Median Starting Salary

UT is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Tampa. This university ranks 36th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 43 ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at UT in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the ecology program earn an average of $29,603 in their early career salary.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In FL
26.7% Growth in Graduates

FIU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Miami. A Best Colleges rank of #262 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FIU is a great university overall.

There were about 30 ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in ecology, evolution & systematics biology from Florida International University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Ecology Degrees Awarded
38.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, Florida Southern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 41st out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 31 ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at Florida Southern in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the ecology program make about $26,616 in their early career salary.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In FL

Florida Tech is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne. A Best Colleges rank of #199 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Florida Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 23 ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at Florida Tech in the most recent data year.

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In FL
35 Ecology Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Jacksonville, JU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 31st out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 35 ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at JU in the most recent data year.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Ecology Degrees Awarded
$42,947 Median Starting Salary

NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale. This university ranks 14th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 45 ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the ecology program make an average of $42,947 in their early career salary.

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Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 272
North Carolina 279 175
Virginia 274 26
Tennessee 269 55
South Carolina 248 240
Kentucky 244 18
Louisiana 242 54
Mississippi 234 29
Arkansas 234 1
Alabama 233 58
West Virginia 207 9

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One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Ecology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Marine Biology 391
Epidemiology 110
Ecology 24
Conservation Biology 14
Aquatic Biology/Limnology 13
Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7
Evolutionary Biology 5

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Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 6,462
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 796
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 577
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 545
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 290
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 238
Zoology 189
Biotechnology 70
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 58
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 44

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