2027 Best Value Geophysics & Seismology Schools in the Great Lakes Region
[Geophysics & Seismology](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/geophysics-and-seismology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong geophysics & seismology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for geophysics & seismology students.
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2027 Best Value Geophysics & Seismology Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in geophysics & seismology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Geophysics & Seismology Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Akron Main Campus the best value for a degree in geophysics & seismology in the Great Lakes Region. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Geophysics & Seismology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career geophysics & seismology graduates make about $49,045. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Michigan Technological University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in geophysics & seismology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $20,532 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,800 to complete the geophysics & seismology program here. Geophysics & Seismology graduates of Michigan Technological University earn a median of $64,652 early in their careers. Set against $25,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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 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).
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