by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 78 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of geological & earth sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 734 doctor's degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.
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The geology doctor'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:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 colleges for geological & earth sciences students working on their doctor'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 Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for geological & earth sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's hard to beat Stanford University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Stanford.
Doctorate students who receive their degree from the geology program make around $57,418 in their early career salary.
More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from Stanford University
Northwestern University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from Northwestern University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences needs to check out The University of Texas at Austin. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from The University of Texas at Austin
It's hard to beat University of Chicago if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of Chicago
Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from Texas A&M University - College Station
Caltech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from California Institute of Technology
Located in the large suburb of Golden, Mines is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from Colorado School of Mines
UCSD is a very large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of California - San Diego
UW is a fairly large public university located in the town of Laramie.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of Wyoming
Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of California - Santa Barbara
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Learn about other programs related to Geological & Earth Sciences that might interest you.
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin - Madison | Madison, WI |
| 14 | University of Houston | Houston, TX |
| 15 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL |
| 16 | University of Michigan - Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI |
| 17 | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA |
| 18 | Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| 19 | University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
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Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 453 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 118 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 75 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 52 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 24 |
| Geochemistry | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,721 |
| Physics | 1,752 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 170 |
| Materials Sciences | 144 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 125 |
| Other Physical Science | 34 |
| General Physical Sciences | 32 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 14 |
