by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the United States to review for the 2024 Best Paleontology Schools ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Paleontology Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of paleontology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is difficult to beat Bowling Green State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in paleontology. BGSU is a large public university located in the town of Bowling Green.More information about a degree in paleontology from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus
View the Best Paleontology Schools for a specific region near you.
Paleontology is one of 7 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 6,024 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 767 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 508 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 243 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 221 |
| Geochemistry | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
