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2024 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New Jersey

7 Colleges in New Jersey
122 Geology Degrees Awarded
$37,329 Avg Early-Career Salary
Geological & Earth Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #95 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 122 degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Geological & Earth Sciences School

Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New Jersey Your choice of geological & earth sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Geological & Earth Sciences School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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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Associate Degrees in Geology
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 Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Geological & Earth Sciences in New Jersey

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the geology degree levels they offer.

Top New Jersey Schools in Geology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NJ
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Any student pursuing a degree in geological & earth sciences needs to check out Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were about 17 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In NJ
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Middlesex County College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in geological & earth sciences. Middlesex County College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Edison. This college ranks 21st out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 5 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex County College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Montclair State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #346 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Montclair State is a great university overall.

There were about 28 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the geology program report average early career income of $33,022.

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In NJ

It's difficult to beat Rowan University if you wish to pursue a degree in geological & earth sciences. Rowan is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Glassboro. A Best Colleges rank of #329 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rowan is a great university overall.

There were roughly 3 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rowan in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NJ
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Rutgers Newark is a large public university located in the city of Newark. A Best Colleges rank of #263 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers Newark is a great university overall.

There were about 8 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Newark in the most recent data year.

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Stockton University
Galloway, NJ
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NJ

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 14th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were about 7 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Stockton State in the most recent data year.

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Kean University
Union, NJ
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$41,636 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

Kean is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Union. This university ranks 22nd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were approximately 13 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Kean in the most recent year we have data available. Geological & Earth Sciences degree recipients from Kean University receive an earnings boost of about $4,307 over the typical earnings of geological & earth sciences majors.

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Located in the large suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 16th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from William Paterson University of New Jersey

Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 509
New York 333 552
Maryland 279 109
District of Columbia 188 5
Delaware 175 22

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One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Geological & Earth Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Geology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 109
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 13

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 405
Physics 272
General Physical Sciences 207
Astronomy & Astrophysics 52
Materials Sciences 21
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 10
Other Physical Science 1

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