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2024 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Nevada

2 Colleges in Nevada
77 Geology Degrees Awarded
$39,765 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in geological & earth sciences, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #95 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Nevada to determine which ones were the best for geological & earth sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 77 degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Geology
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Nevada list to help you make the college decision. 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 Geological & Earth Sciences in Nevada

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 Nevada Schools in Geology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Geology Degrees Awarded
25.0% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Nevada - Reno if you wish to pursue a degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the large city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from University of Nevada - Reno

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Geology Degrees Awarded
$39,765 Median Starting Salary

University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a good option for students pursuing a degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public university with a very large student population.

After graduating, geology degree recipients usually make around $39,765 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
California330991
Washington300339
Oregon266135
Hawaii16442
Alaska11937

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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

MajorAnnual Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences55
Hydrology & Water Resources Science12
Geophysics & Seismology7
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences3

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
General Physical Sciences95
Chemistry63
Physics31
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology9
Astronomy & Astrophysics4

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