by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for geological & earth sciences students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 88 master's degrees in geological & earth sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for geological & earth sciences students working on their master's degree.
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 Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in geological & earth sciences.
It is difficult to beat University of Connecticut if you wish to pursue a master's degree in geological & earth sciences. UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Storrs.More information about a master’s in geological & earth sciences from University of Connecticut
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in geological & earth sciences needs to take a look at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. Located in the fringe town of Durham, UNH is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in geological & earth sciences from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Explore the best geological & earth sciences schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 16 |
| Connecticut | 153 | 14 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 25 |
| New Hampshire | 108 | 16 |
| Vermont | 91 | 3 |
| Maine | 90 | 6 |
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 225 |
| Chemistry | 201 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 45 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3 |
| Materials Sciences | 3 |
