by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Tennessee to review for the 2025 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences.
It is difficult to beat The University of Tennessee - Knoxville if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in geological & earth sciences. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville.More information about a doctorate in geological & earth sciences from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 51 |
| Virginia | 127 | 17 |
| Georgia | 126 | 3 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 16 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 7 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 16 |
| Alabama | 98 | 1 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 5 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 4 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 2 |
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 | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 45 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
