2024 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Colorado

Geological & Earth Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #37 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 21 doctor's degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on geological & earth sciences students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other geological & earth sciences students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt geological & earth sciences students go into to obtain their doctor's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized geological & earth sciences related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for geological & earth sciences students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 in Colorado list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Geological & Earth Sciences in Colorado

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for geological & earth sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Colorado Schools for a Doctorate in Geology

1

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

7 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences has to look into Colorado School of Mines. 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

2

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

13 Annual Graduates

University of Colorado Boulder is a great option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences. CU - Boulder is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Boulder.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of Colorado Boulder

Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Utah	104	9
Idaho	47	3
Montana	37	4
Wyoming	32	9

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Geological & Earth Sciences Related Rankings by Major

Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Geology Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	9
Geophysics & Seismology	5
Hydrology & Water Resources Science	5
Geochemistry	2

Most Popular Majors Related to Geology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Physics	49
Chemistry	44
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology	24
Astronomy & Astrophysics	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelvinsong. More about our data sources and methodologies.