2024 Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools
23
Colleges in the United States
243
Geophysics Degrees Awarded
Geophysics & Seismology is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #757 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.
College Factual reviewed 23 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of geophysics & seismology. Combined, these schools handed out 243 degrees in geophysics & seismology to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Geophysics & Seismology School
Your choice of geophysics & seismology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Geophysics & Seismology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Geophysics & Seismology Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for Geophysics & Seismology in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the geophysics degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Schools in Geophysics
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
Stanford University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in geophysics & seismology. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Stanford. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Stanford is a great university overall.
There were roughly 13 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In TX
The University of Texas at Austin is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in geophysics & seismology. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were approximately 2 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
Every student who is interested in geophysics & seismology has to check out Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were about 10 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.
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University of Chicago is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in geophysics & seismology. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.
There were approximately 17 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were roughly 17 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.
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