2026 Best Ecology Schools in the New England Region

Ecology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for ecology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Ecology Schools in the New England Region

Best Schools for Ecology in the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the ecology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Ecology

1

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Ecology Degrees Awarded

$43,936 Median Starting Salary

Connecticut College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in ecology. Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 21 ecology degrees were awarded at Connecticut College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ecology degree recipients from Connecticut College generally make around $43,936. Typical student debt for the program is $25,979. More information about a degree in ecology from Connecticut College

2

University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

36 Ecology Degrees Awarded

$32,882 Median Starting Salary

University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in ecology, ranking #2. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 36 ecology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ecology degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $32,882 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,798. Read more about the ecology program at University Of Connecticut

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.