by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for geology & earth sciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 72 degrees in geology & earth sciences to qualified students.
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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 Schools in Missouri. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the geology degree levels they offer.
It's difficult to beat Missouri State University - Springfield if you want to pursue a degree in geology & earth sciences. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in geology & earth sciences from Missouri State University - Springfield
It's difficult to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a degree in geology & earth sciences. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a degree in geology & earth sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
Explore all the Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 742 | 108 |
| Iowa | 648 | 52 |
| Kansas | 599 | 68 |
| Nebraska | 500 | 18 |
| North Dakota | 416 | 12 |
| South Dakota | 381 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 59 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 9 |
| Geochemistry | 3 |
| Paleontology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
