2024 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

If you pursue a doctor's degree in geology & earth sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #55 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

There was only one school in Tennessee to review for the 2024 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Geology & Earth Sciences in Tennessee

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in geology & earth sciences.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Geology

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in geology & earth sciences. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geology & earth sciences from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in geology & earth sciences has to check out University of Memphis. UofM is a very large public university located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a doctorate in geology & earth sciences from University of Memphis

Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	217	23
North Carolina	190	11
Georgia	190	3
Virginia	182	9
Mississippi	154	0
Louisiana	146	8
Alabama	139	1
South Carolina	135	4
Kentucky	119	0
Arkansas	74	3
West Virginia	61	2

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Geology & Earth Sciences Related Rankings by Major

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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).
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