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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

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 $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Geology & Earth Sciences is the 101st most popular major in the country with 7,036 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in geology and earth sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality geology and earth sciences programs that also have a lower cost than 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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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 “Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree geology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 3 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UF

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #3 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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.

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#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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geology students whose families make $75-$110k list, FIU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at Florida International University

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Florida State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at Florida State

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #5 spot on the list. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #5 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 University of Georgia are $27,476.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at UGA

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 9 doctorate’s geology degrees 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USF Tampa Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#7

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#9 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 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 WVU are $26,154.

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#8

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #4 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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 UNC Chapel Hill

#1 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

Louisiana State University also took the #1 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at Louisiana State University

#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 6 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at Virginia Tech

#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#11 in overall quality

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #11 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 University of Arkansas are $22,121.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UARK

#12

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 $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UK

#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 $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at UofSC

#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

University of Memphis landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Memphis Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#15

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #7 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 UA are $30,940.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at UA

#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 $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 4 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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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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  • *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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