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2027 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Michigan

4 Colleges in the United States
143 Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,325 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geological & Earth Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for geological & earth sciences students.

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Best Schools for Geological & Earth Sciences in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the geological & earth sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Geological & Earth Sciences

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Michigan Technological University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 34 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Michigan Technological University in the most recent year. Geological & Earth Sciences graduates of Michigan Technological University earn a median of $64,652 early in their careers. Michigan Technological University graduates carry a median of $25,800 in student loans. More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from Michigan Technological University

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in geological & earth sciences, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 80 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Geological & Earth Sciences graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $45,974 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,875 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Michigan State University crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Students looking for a strong geological & earth sciences program will find one at Michigan State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their geological & earth sciences degree from Michigan State University earn around $39,997 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,869. See the full geological & earth sciences program report for Michigan State University

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Grand Valley State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best geological & earth sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 geological & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Grand Valley State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geological & earth sciences program make about $38,675 in their early career. Grand Valley State University graduates carry a median of $28,750 in student loans. Get the full geological & earth sciences details for Grand Valley State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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