by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of geological & earth sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 145 degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.
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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 Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Missouri list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of geology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is difficult to beat Missouri State University - Springfield if you want to pursue a degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduation, geology degree recipients generally make an average of $34,481 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from Missouri State University - Springfield
It is hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a degree in geological & earth sciences. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 284 | 133 |
| Kansas | 266 | 68 |
| Iowa | 264 | 53 |
| Nebraska | 238 | 18 |
| North Dakota | 210 | 12 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 13 |
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 72 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 59 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 9 |
| Geochemistry | 3 |
| Paleontology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 438 |
| Physics | 170 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 33 |
| Materials Sciences | 11 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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