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2025 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana

2 Colleges in Louisiana
62 Bachelor's Degrees
$42,218 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your bachelor's degree in geological & earth sciences, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #80 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of geological & earth sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for geological & earth sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.

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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 Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Geological & Earth Sciences in Louisiana

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in geological & earth sciences.

Top Louisiana Schools for a Bachelor's in Geology

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Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in geological & earth sciences needs to take a look at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population.

Soon after graduating, geology bachelor's recipients usually earn around $42,218 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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15 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of New Orleans if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the city of New Orleans, UNO is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences from University of New Orleans

Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 225 108
Georgia 224 59
Tennessee 220 150
North Carolina 213 196
Virginia 213 112
South Carolina 195 47
Kentucky 187 37
Alabama 184 26
Mississippi 169 108
Arkansas 167 32
West Virginia 147 49

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Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.

Geology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 33
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 25
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences 4

Majors Similar to Geology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 197
Physics 43
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 8
General Physical Sciences 5

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