by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for geological & earth sciences students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 29 master's degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.
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The geology master'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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 schools for geological & earth sciences students working on their master's degree.
The geology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Michigan.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for geological & earth sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
Western Michigan University is a good decision for students pursuing a master's degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in geological & earth sciences from Western Michigan University
Michigan State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in geological & earth sciences from Michigan State University
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in geological & earth sciences. U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor.More information about a master’s in geological & earth sciences from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in geological & earth sciences has to take a look at Wayne State University. Wayne State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Detroit.More information about a master’s in geological & earth sciences from Wayne State University
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Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Geological & Earth Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 4 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 83 |
| Physics | 65 |
| Materials Sciences | 12 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
