2024 Best Geological & Geophysical Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

When it comes to popularity, a doctor's degree in geological & geophysical engineering sits in the middle of the road, ranking #379 out of 862 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

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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 & Geophysical Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

 

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Geological & Geophysical Engineering in the Plains States Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in geological & geophysical engineering.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Geological & Geophysical Engineering

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat South Dakota School of Mines and Technology if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in geological & geophysical engineering. Located in the small city of Rapid City, SD Mines is a public school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & geophysical engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Missouri University of Science and Technology is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in geological & geophysical engineering. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & geophysical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology

Best Geological & Geophysical Engineering Colleges by State

Explore the best geological & geophysical engineering schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	175	3
North Dakota	88	2
South Dakota	57	5

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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.