2025 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana

If you pursue a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #92 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 79 bachelor'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 - How many other geology & earth sciences students want to attend this school to pursue a bachelor's degree.
• 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for geology & earth sciences students working on their bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Geology & Earth Sciences in Indiana

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for geology & earth sciences students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Indiana Schools for a Bachelor's in Geology

1

Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

37 Annual Graduates

Purdue University - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences. Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the city of West Lafayette.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from Purdue University - Main Campus

2

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Annual Graduates

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	629	141
Ohio	612	152
Illinois	558	82
Wisconsin	435	98

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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.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences	4

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.