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2026 Best Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Schools in the Far Western Region

6 Colleges in the United States
168 Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology Degrees Awarded
$47,667 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. 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 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other ecology, evolution & systematics biology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other ecology, evolution & systematics biology education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology

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Our analysis ranked University Of California Santa Barbara the best school in the country for a degree in other ecology, evolution & systematics biology. University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 54 other ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other ecology, evolution & systematics biology degree from University Of California Santa Barbara earn around $29,258 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other ecology, evolution & systematics biology from University Of California Santa Barbara

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other ecology, evolution & systematics biology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 25 other ecology, evolution & systematics biology degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the other ecology, evolution & systematics biology program make about $88,607 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,672. Read more about the other ecology, evolution & systematics biology program at University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of California Irvine is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other ecology, evolution & systematics biology, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Irvine. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 other ecology, evolution & systematics biology degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $50,958 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,539. See the full other ecology, evolution & systematics biology program report for University Of California Irvine

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University Of California San Diego is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other ecology, evolution & systematics biology, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of La Jolla. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 46 other ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Diego in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other ecology, evolution & systematics biology program make about $40,677 in their early career. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $18,834 in student loans. Get the full other ecology, evolution & systematics biology details for University Of California San Diego

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Students looking for a strong other ecology, evolution & systematics biology program will find one at University Of California Santa Cruz, which ranked #5. University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 other ecology, evolution & systematics biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent data year. Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology graduates of University Of California Santa Cruz earn a median of $25,810 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,887 to complete this degree. See the full other ecology, evolution & systematics biology program report for University Of California Santa Cruz

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University Of Nevada Reno earned the #6 position for other ecology, evolution & systematics biology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Reno. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nevada Reno awarded about 17 other ecology, evolution & systematics biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other ecology, evolution & systematics biology program make about $50,691 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,918. More information about a degree in other ecology, evolution & systematics biology from University Of Nevada Reno

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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