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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

17 Ranked Colleges
88 Degrees Awarded
$39,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.

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

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,062 geology and earth sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 88 geology and earth sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree 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 Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Ithaca, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Cornell also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042.

Full Cornell University Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Stony Brook University landed the #2 spot on the list. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at SUNY Stony Brook

#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #3 spot on the list. UMCP is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 5 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Maryland - College Park

#4

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #4 spot on the list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s geology degrees to qualified students.

Rutgers New Brunswick also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Buffalo. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. This large school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at University at Buffalo

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#15 in overall quality

Binghamton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #6. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school situated in Vestal, New York. It awarded 1 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Binghamton University, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at Binghamton University

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Temple University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Temple University is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Temple, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at Temple

#8

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in Newark, Delaware, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UD, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Delaware

#9

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

Penn State University Park did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Penn State University Park are $38,728, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at Penn State University Park

#13 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Pitt also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#11

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Pennsylvania is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn also took the #4 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Pennsylvania

#1 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

Columbia also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#13

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Syracuse University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, New York 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 Syracuse, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714.

Full Syracuse Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#14

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#8 in overall quality

University of Rochester landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rochester, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree geology students list, University of Rochester has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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

#15

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#5 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree geology students list, Johns Hopkins has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins are $59,425.

Full Johns Hopkins University Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#16

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Princeton University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Princeton, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Princeton, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton are $56,470, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at Princeton

#11 in overall quality

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #17. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at RPI, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are $58,325, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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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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