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2024 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Connecticut

2 Colleges in Connecticut
104 Geology Degrees Awarded
$35,802 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in geological & earth sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #95 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Connecticut ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 104 degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.

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Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Geology
Master's Degrees in Geology
Doctor's Degrees in Geology

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 Schools in Connecticut list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Geological & Earth Sciences in Connecticut

The schools below may not offer all types of geology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Connecticut Schools in Geology

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14.8% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in geological & earth sciences has to look into University of Connecticut. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from University of Connecticut

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$35,802 Median Starting Salary
$26,368 Median Student Debt

Eastern Connecticut State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in geological & earth sciences. ECSU is a small public university located in the fringe town of Willimantic.

Graduates who receive their degree from the geology program make about $35,802 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from Eastern Connecticut State University

Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 301 152
New Hampshire 210 130
Maine 202 60
Rhode Island 200 64
Vermont 194 21

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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 54
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 38
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences 12

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Majors Similar to Geology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 274
Physics 191
General Physical Sciences 40
Astronomy & Astrophysics 9
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 8
Other Physical Science 1

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