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2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid” 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.

This year’s “Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 16 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.

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 Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree geology students with aid.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#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 Getting Aid list. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at UF

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid 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.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 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 FIU are $24,211.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at FIU

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#5

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University landed the #5 spot on the 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geology students with aid list, WVU 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 WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at WVU

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. 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 with aid 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

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 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 Georgia are $27,476.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UGA

#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, 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 Getting Aid list. Louisiana State University 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 made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 6 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech 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 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

#10

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#11 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a 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 with aid list, UARK has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at UARK

#11

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

University of Memphis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. UofM is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Memphis

#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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. UK 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #10 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 UK are $33,216.

Full UK Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 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 UA are $30,940.

Full The University of Alabama Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#14

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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #6 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 Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. 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 UT Knoxville

#16

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at Vanderbilt

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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