by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of geological & earth sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 766 doctor's degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.
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The geology doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for geological & earth sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for geological & earth sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences has to check out Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from Texas A&M University - College Station
Columbia University in the City of New York is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York
It is hard to beat University of California - San Diego if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences. UCSD is a very large public university located in the large city of La Jolla.
Students who graduate with their doctorate from the geology program report average early career income of $79,645.
More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of California - San Diego
Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from Boston University
Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from The University of Texas at Austin
Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of California - Los Angeles
Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from University of Arizona
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Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 497 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 109 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 74 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 63 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 22 |
| Geochemistry | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,103 |
| Physics | 2,046 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 259 |
| Materials Sciences | 209 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 136 |
| Other Physical Science | 34 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 17 |
| General Physical Sciences | 11 |
