by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for geology & earth sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 238 bachelor's degrees in geology & earth sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The geology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for geology & earth sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It's hard to beat Iowa State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from Iowa State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences has to check out University of Iowa. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Iowa
University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from Missouri State University - Springfield
UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Duluth.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Carleton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Northfield.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from Carleton College
KU is a very large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Kansas
UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from Gustavus Adolphus College
Explore the best geology & earth sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 41 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 93 |
| Iowa | 403 | 32 |
| Kansas | 352 | 38 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 11 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 12 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 11 |
Geology & Earth Sciences is one of 7 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 5 |
| Geochemistry | 2 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 2 |
