2026 Best Ecology Schools in Texas

Ecology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for ecology students.

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• Best Ecology Schools in Texas

Best Schools for Ecology in Texas

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

University Of North Texas
Denton, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

53 Ecology Degrees Awarded

$28,681 Median Starting Salary

University Of North Texas tops our 2026 ranking of the best ecology schools. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 53 ecology degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ecology degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $28,681. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000. Get the full ecology details for University Of North Texas

2

Texas A And M University College Station
College Station, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

63 Ecology Degrees Awarded

$40,352 Median Starting Salary

Texas A And M University College Station came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best ecology schools. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 63 ecology degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ecology degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $40,352. Students borrow a median of $23,461 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ecology from Texas A And M University College Station

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 · 4 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.