by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Minnesota to review for the 2025 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota 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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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the geology degree levels they offer.
It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a degree in geological & earth sciences. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.
Soon after graduation, geology degree recipients typically earn around $44,825 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesExplore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 283 | 100 |
| Kansas | 266 | 68 |
| Iowa | 264 | 53 |
| Nebraska | 238 | 18 |
| North Dakota | 210 | 12 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 13 |
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 | 126 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 20 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 463 |
| Physics | 225 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
| Other Physical Science | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
