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2024 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota

5 Colleges in Minnesota
112 Geology Degrees Awarded
Ranked #125 in popularity, geology & earth sciences is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 112 degrees in geology & earth sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Geology & Earth Sciences School

Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota Your choice of geology & earth sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Geology & Earth Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Geology
Master's Degrees in Geology
Doctor's Degrees in Geology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Geology & Earth Sciences in Minnesota

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

Top Minnesota Schools in Geology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
25.0% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a degree in geology & earth sciences. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 28 geology & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN
36.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Minnesota - Duluth is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in geology & earth sciences. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #328 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Duluth is a great university overall.

There were roughly 19 geology & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent year we have data available.

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN
19.0% Growth in Graduates

Carleton College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geology & earth sciences. Located in the distant town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #93 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Carleton is a great college overall.

There were about 21 geology & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Carleton in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MN
75.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Minnesota - Morris is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geology & earth sciences. UMN Morris is a small public university located in the town of Morris. This university ranks 46th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 4 geology & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Morris in the most recent data year.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MN

Gustavus Adolphus College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in geology & earth sciences. Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit college located in the fringe town of Saint Peter. This college ranks 29th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 2 geology & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Gustavus Adolphus in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MN

Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 17th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 12 geology & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Winona State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 693 55
Iowa 648 52
Kansas 599 68
Nebraska 500 18
North Dakota 416 12
South Dakota 381 11

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Geology & Earth Sciences is one of 7 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 19
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences 6

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