2024 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana

a master's degree in geology & earth sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #131 out of 1172 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 29 master's degrees in geology & earth sciences to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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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 & earth sciences students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other geology & 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 & earth sciences related body.

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

More Ways to Rank Geology & Earth Sciences Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

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

Top Louisiana Schools for a Master's in Geology

1

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in geology & earth sciences has to take a look at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Louisiana State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.More information about a master’s in geology & earth sciences from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

2

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Annual Graduates

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in geology & earth sciences. UL Lafayette is a large public university located in the midsize city of Lafayette.More information about a master’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	422	19
Georgia	370	7
North Carolina	334	38
Virginia	331	7
Tennessee	313	33
Kentucky	268	6
South Carolina	260	7
Alabama	258	11
Mississippi	243	84
Arkansas	187	9
West Virginia	164	10

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Rankings in Majors Related to Geology

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

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Chemical & Physical Oceanography	14

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.