by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of geological & earth sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 98 degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.
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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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Georgia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a great choice for students interested in a degree in geological & earth sciences. Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Any student who is interested in geological & earth sciences needs to check out University of Georgia. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were about 17 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from University of Georgia
Any student who is interested in geological & earth sciences needs to check out Georgia State University. Georgia State is a very large public university located in the large city of Atlanta. This university ranks 12th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were roughly 48 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the geology program earn around $34,349 in their early career salary.
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It is difficult to beat University of West Georgia if you want to pursue a degree in geological & earth sciences. University of West Georgia is a large public university located in the town of Carrollton. This university ranks 30th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were roughly 10 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of West Georgia in the most recent year we have data available. Those geological & earth sciences students who get their degree from University of West Georgia make $6,181 more than the average geology graduate.
More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from University of West Georgia
GaSou is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Statesboro. This university ranks 13th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were about 6 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the geology program state that they receive average early career wages of $32,206.
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Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 282 | 221 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 260 |
| Virginia | 274 | 143 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 189 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 64 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 44 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 137 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 217 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 45 |
| Alabama | 233 | 38 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 61 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Geological & Earth Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 64 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 28 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 670 |
| Physics | 244 |
| General Physical Sciences | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 21 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
| Other Physical Science | 5 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
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