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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

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 Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 Getting Aid” 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 Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #1 spot on the list. UT 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #1 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 The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UT Austin

#2

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 #2 on our 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UH is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 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 UH are $18,689.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Dallas. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. Richardson, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas also took the #9 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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

#4

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 #4 for the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #2 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 Arizona are $33,399.

Full University of Arizona Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Tech University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 6 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree geology students with aid list, UTEP has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UTEP Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#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 Getting Aid list. Arizona State University - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #6 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 ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

Full ASU - Tempe Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full OSU Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

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.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#4 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. 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 Norman Campus are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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 ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNM is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNM, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

Baylor also took the #7 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 Baylor are $36,936.

Full Baylor 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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