2024 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio

Ranked #55 in popularity, geology & earth sciences is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 23 doctor's degrees in geology & earth sciences to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to geology & earth sciences students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other geology & earth sciences students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized geology & earth sciences related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for geology & earth sciences students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Geology & Earth Sciences in Ohio

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for geology & earth sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Ohio Schools for a Doctorate in Geology

1

Ohio State University - Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in geology & earth sciences has to look into Ohio State University - Main Campus. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a doctorate in geology & earth sciences from Ohio State University - Main Campus

2

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in geology & earth sciences. UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a doctorate in geology & earth sciences from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

2

Miami University - Oxford
Oxford, OH

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Miami University - Oxford is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in geology & earth sciences. Miami University - Oxford is a large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford.More information about a doctorate in geology & earth sciences from Miami University - Oxford

Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	273	16
Michigan	257	15
Indiana	202	14
Wisconsin	163	5

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Geology & Earth Sciences Related Rankings by Major

One of 7 majors within the Geological & Earth Sciences area of study, Geology & Earth Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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