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2024 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

6 Colleges in the Plains States Region
68 Master's Degrees
If you plan on getting your master's degree in geology & earth sciences, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #131 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of geology & earth sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 68 master's degrees in geology & earth sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Geology & Earth Sciences School for Your Master's Degree

Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region Your choice of geology & earth sciences for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

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

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.

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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 the Plains States Region.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Geology & Earth Sciences in the Plains States Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for geology & earth sciences students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Geology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in geology & earth sciences has to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a master's degree in geology & earth sciences. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Iowa

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Iowa State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in geology & earth sciences. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in geology & earth sciences from Iowa State University

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in geology & earth sciences needs to look into University of Missouri - Columbia. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

KU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Kansas

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Duluth.More information about a master’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Minnesota - Duluth

Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best geology & earth sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 361 10
Minnesota 355 11
Iowa 298 14
Kansas 254 28
Nebraska 211 5
North Dakota 167 0

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Geology & Earth Sciences is one of 7 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences 23
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 11
Geophysics & Seismology 2
Paleontology 2

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