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2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

16 Ranked Colleges
76 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 Southeast region, there were 1,351 geology and earth sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 76 geology and earth sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in geology and earth sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent geology and earth sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the geology and earth sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

UF also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at Vanderbilt University

#13 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

Full Florida International University Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Florida State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

Full Florida State University Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#7

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#9 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

WVU also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WVU Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Georgia

#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at Virginia Tech

#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 3 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #10 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UK Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#11 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 3 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UARK Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at UofSC

#14

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Alabama is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 6 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #7 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UA Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#15

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

University of Memphis ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

UofM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Memphis

#12 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Knoxville Geology & Earth Sciences Report

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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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