by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for geology & earth sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 81 degrees in geology & earth sciences to qualified students.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Louisiana ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the geology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Any student who is interested in geology & earth sciences needs to take a look at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in geology & earth sciences from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
It's difficult to beat University of New Orleans if you wish to pursue a degree in geology & earth sciences. Located in the large city of New Orleans, UNO is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a degree in geology & earth sciences from University of New Orleans
Explore all the Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 133 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 214 |
| Georgia | 690 | 64 |
| Virginia | 630 | 120 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 189 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 55 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 43 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 184 |
| Alabama | 500 | 34 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 44 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 61 |
One of 7 majors within the Geological & Earth Sciences area of study, Geology & Earth Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 45 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 11 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 5 |
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