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2024 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada

2 Colleges in Nevada
41 Bachelor's Degrees
$39,765 Avg Early-Career Salary
Geological & Earth Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #80 most popular bachelor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Nevada to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of geological & earth sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor'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:

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 bachelor's degree.

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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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Geological & Earth Sciences in Nevada

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in geological & earth sciences.

Top Nevada Schools for a Bachelor's in Geology

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17 Annual Graduates
$23,250 Median Student Debt

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in geological & earth sciences needs to take a look at University of Nevada - Reno. UNR is a fairly large public university located in the city of Reno.More information about a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences from University of Nevada - Reno

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24 Annual Graduates
$39,765 Median Starting Salary
$16,298 Median Student Debt

University of Nevada - Las Vegas is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in geological & earth sciences. UNLV is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas.

Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the geology program make an average of $39,765 for their early career.

More information about a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences from University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 262 585
Washington 226 282
Oregon 185 92
Hawaii 112 18
Alaska 75 16

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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 32
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 7
Geophysics & Seismology 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 46
Physics 37
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 7

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