by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Mississippi to review for the 2024 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Mississippi ranking.
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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 Mississippi ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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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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.
Mississippi State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who receive their degree from the geology program make an average of $45,441 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from Mississippi State UniversityLearn about other programs related to Geological & Earth Sciences that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 92 |
| Florida | 282 | 221 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 260 |
| Virginia | 274 | 143 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 189 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 64 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 44 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 137 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 45 |
| Alabama | 233 | 38 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 61 |
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 184 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 29 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 219 |
| Physics | 45 |
| General Physical Sciences | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
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