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2026 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges in the United States
23 Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Awarded
$57,375 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geological & Earth Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their geological & earth sciences programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for geological & earth sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Geological & Earth Sciences in Iowa

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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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

No school ranked higher than University Of Iowa this year for geological & earth sciences. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. About 23 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Graduates of the geological & earth sciences program make about $57,375 in their early career. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. Get the full geological & earth sciences details for University Of Iowa

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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