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

13 Ranked Colleges
194 Degrees Awarded
$32,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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 Great Lakes region, there were 654 ecology, evolution and systematics biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,675 and $31,209 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 194 ecology, evolution and systematics biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in ecology, evolution and systematics biology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality ecology, evolution and systematics biology programs that also have a lower cost than 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology (Income Over $110k) in the Great Lakes Region

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 6 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also made our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141.

Read more about Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology at Ohio State

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. U-M is a large school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 101 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full U-M Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Report

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan Technological University landed the #3 spot on the list. Michigan Technological University is a medium-sized school located in Houghton, Michigan that handed out 7 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan Tech, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan Tech are $21,996, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Michigan University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, this fairly large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified masters’s ecology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree ecology students whose families make more than $110k list, Central Michigan has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan University are $19,359, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. UW - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 1 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

Read more about Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology at UW - Madison

#6

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. IU Bloomington is a large school located in Bloomington, Indiana that handed out 2 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Governors State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Governors State University is located in University Park, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

GSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Governors State University are $14,674, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Michigan State University is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 1 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#10 in overall quality

Eastern Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. Eastern Michigan University is a public institution located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern Michigan also took the #10 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan are $26,552.

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#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Kent State is located in Kent, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s ecology degrees to qualified students.

Kent State also took the #8 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology at Kent State University at Kent

#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this large public school handed out 15 degrees to qualified masters’s ecology students in 2019-2020.

UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Report

#12

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

University of Chicago landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 12 masters’s ecology degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago also took the #2 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Chicago Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Report

#3 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Ecology Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Case Western is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Case Western, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western are $47,958.

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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