2027 Best Earth Systems Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Earth Systems Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best earth systems science schools.
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Best Schools for Earth Systems Science in the United States
These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in earth systems science, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Earth Systems Science
Our analysis ranked Middlebury College the best school in the country for a degree in earth systems science. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. Middlebury College graduates 91% of students within six years. About 14 earth systems science degrees were awarded at Middlebury College in the most recent year. Earth Systems Science graduates of Middlebury College earn a median of $54,713 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,948 to complete this degree.
See the full earth systems science program report for Middlebury College
A rank of #2 makes Arizona State University one of the top schools for earth systems science. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. Arizona State University awarded about 19 earth systems science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, earth systems science degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $55,876. Typical student debt for the program is $21,842.
More information about a degree in earth systems science from Arizona State University
Other Earth Systems Science Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
