2024 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Maryland

If you plan on getting your master's degree in geology & earth sciences, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #131 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 12 master's degrees in geology & earth sciences to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to geology & earth sciences students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of geology & earth sciences students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized geology & earth sciences related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for geology & earth sciences students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The geology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Maryland.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Geology & Earth Sciences in Maryland

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for geology & earth sciences students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Maryland Schools for a Master's in Geology

1

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Johns Hopkins University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in geology & earth sciences. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in geology & earth sciences from Johns Hopkins University

2

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

University of Maryland - College Park is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in geology & earth sciences. UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Maryland - College Park

Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	695	114
Pennsylvania	607	26
New Jersey	346	23
Delaware	151	5

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Geology & Earth Sciences Related Rankings by Major

Geology & Earth Sciences is one of 7 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.

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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelvinsong. More about our data sources and methodologies.