2027 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Alabama

Geological & Earth Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best geological & earth sciences schools.

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• Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Alabama

Best Schools for Geological & Earth Sciences in Alabama

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall geological & earth sciences education in Alabama.

Top Schools in Geological & Earth Sciences

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Awarded

$45,588 Median Starting Salary

Auburn University tops our 2027 ranking of the best geological & earth sciences schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Auburn University awarded about 16 geological & earth sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geological & earth sciences degree from Auburn University earn around $45,588 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full geological & earth sciences program report for Auburn University

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The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Awarded

$50,740 Median Starting Salary

The University Of Alabama came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best geological & earth sciences schools. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. The University Of Alabama awarded about 18 geological & earth sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geological & earth sciences program make about $50,740 in their early career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $24,496 in student loans. See the full geological & earth sciences program report for The University Of Alabama

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.