2026 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Nebraska

Geology & Earth Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for geology & earth sciences students.

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• Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Nebraska

Best Schools for Geology & Earth Sciences in Nebraska

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the geology & earth sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Geology & Earth Sciences

1

University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Geology & Earth Sciences Degrees Awarded

$49,755 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Nebraska Lincoln, our #1 school for geology & earth sciences. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 15 geology & earth sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Geology & Earth Sciences graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $49,755 early in their careers. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. More information about a degree in geology & earth sciences from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Geology & Earth Sciences Degrees Awarded

$48,906 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong geology & earth sciences program will find one at University Of Nebraska At Omaha, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 geology & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geology & earth sciences program make about $48,906 in their early career. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. More information about a degree in geology & earth sciences from University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.