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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

12 Ranked Colleges
104 Degrees Awarded
$24,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 7,036 people earned their degree in geology and earth sciences, making the major the 101st most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 963 geology and earth sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 104 geology and earth sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in geology and earth sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great geology and earth sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the geology and earth sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

#1

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Arizona Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UT Austin

#3

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Houston

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 5 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas Tech University Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas A&M College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at Texas A&M College Station

#8 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. OSU is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 5 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at OSU

#6 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UTEP

#9 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

Full The University of Texas at Dallas Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#4 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

#11

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#12 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. UNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UNM

#12

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Baylor University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 4 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also took the #7 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at Baylor University

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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