by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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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 in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for geological & earth sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences needs to check out Columbia University in the City of New York. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York
Explore the best geological & earth sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 176 | 19 |
| New York | 174 | 50 |
| Maryland | 119 | 9 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 8 |
| Delaware | 53 | 3 |
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Geological & Earth Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 75 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 2 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 478 |
| Physics | 414 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 51 |
| Materials Sciences | 47 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 26 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Other Physical Science | 2 |
