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2026 Best Environmental Biology Master’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
50 Environmental Biology Degrees Awarded
$46,723 Avg Early-Career Salary

Environmental Biology 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 68 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for environmental biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Environmental Biology in the United States

Below are the best environmental biology schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Environmental Biology

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Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in environmental biology. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Syracuse. Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 40 environmental biology students who graduated with this degree at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry in the most recent data year. See the full environmental biology program report for Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry

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Students looking for a strong environmental biology program will find one at Troy University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 10 environmental biology students who graduated with this degree at Troy University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental biology program make about $46,723 in their early career. Troy University graduates carry a median of $26,439 in student loans. See the full environmental biology program report for Troy University

Other Environmental Biology Degree Levels

Explore the best environmental biology schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Environmental Biology
Associate's Degrees in Environmental Biology
Bachelor's Degrees in Environmental Biology
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 68 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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