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2022 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

2 Colleges in Alabama
20 Master's Degrees
Geology & Earth Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #116 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 20 master's degrees in geology and earth sciences during the 2019-2020 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

  • Major Focus - How much a school focuses on geology and earth sciences students vs. other majors.
  • Major Demand - How many other geology and earth sciences students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
  • Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized geology and earth sciences related body.

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

More Ways to Rank Geology & Earth Sciences Schools

The geology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Alabama.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Geology & Earth Sciences in Alabama

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in geology and earth sciences.

Top Alabama Schools for a Master's in Geology

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in geology and earth sciences has to take a look at The University of Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in geology and earth sciences from The University of Alabama

#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Auburn University is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in geology and earth sciences. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in geology and earth sciences from Auburn University

Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 427 27
Georgia 361 3
North Carolina 323 37
Virginia 305 11
Tennessee 296 37
South Carolina 251 9
Kentucky 248 6
Louisiana 235 54
Mississippi 205 73
Arkansas 184 16
West Virginia 154 8

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Geology & Earth Sciences is one of 6 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelvinsong. More about our data sources and methodologies.

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