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2026 Best Evolutionary Biology Master’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
11 Evolutionary Biology Degrees Awarded
$58,008 Avg Early-Career Salary

Evolutionary Biology 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 19 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for evolutionary biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Evolutionary Biology in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in evolutionary biology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Evolutionary Biology

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Our analysis ranked Yale University the best school in the country for a degree in evolutionary biology. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 evolutionary biology degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Students who receive their evolutionary biology degree from Yale University earn around $58,008 in the first couple years of their career. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. See the full evolutionary biology program report for Yale University

Other Evolutionary Biology Degree Levels

Explore the best evolutionary biology schools at other degree levels:

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

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 19 schools evaluated.

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