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2024 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota

5 Colleges in Minnesota
149 Geology Degrees Awarded
$27,872 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.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for geological & earth sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 149 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 Minnesota 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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Bachelor's Degrees in Geology
Master's Degrees in Geology
Doctor's Degrees in Geology

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 Minnesota 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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Best Schools for Geological & Earth Sciences in Minnesota

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 Minnesota Schools in Geology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Geology Degrees Awarded
16.7% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 48 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the geological & earth sciences major at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities earn $9,692 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN
$27,219 Median Student Debt

It is difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Duluth if you wish to pursue a degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the small 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 colleges nationwide means UMN Duluth is a great university overall.

There were about 10 geological & 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
$20,625 Median Starting Salary

Carleton College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the 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 schools nationwide means Carleton is a great college overall.

There were roughly 18 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Carleton in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, geology degree recipients typically earn around $20,625 in their early careers.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In MN
77.8% Growth in Graduates

Gustavus Adolphus College is a great choice for students interested in a degree in geological & earth sciences. Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Saint Peter. This college ranks 29th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 9 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Gustavus Adolphus in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MN

Any student who is interested in geological & earth sciences needs to check out University of Minnesota - Morris. UMN Morris is a small public university located in the remote town of Morris. This university ranks 46th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 1 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Morris in the most recent data year.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
25.0% Growth in Graduates
$25,427 Median Starting Salary

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

There were about 16 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Winona State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the geology program earn about $25,427 in their early career salary.

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Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Missouri283100
Kansas26668
Iowa26453
Nebraska23818
North Dakota21012
South Dakota20413

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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 Sciences126
Hydrology & Water Resources Science20
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences3

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Chemistry463
Physics225
Astronomy & Astrophysics20
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology5
Other Physical Science3

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