by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Nevada to review for the 2025 Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Nevada ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Nevada 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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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the geophysics degree levels they offer.
University of Nevada - Reno is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in geophysics & seismology. Located in the city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in geophysics & seismology from University of Nevada - Reno
Explore all the Best Geophysics & Seismology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 999 | 54 |
| Washington | 831 | 19 |
| Alaska | 167 | 5 |
Geophysics & Seismology is one of 7 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 55 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 12 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 |
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