by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Arizona ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 158 degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.
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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 Schools in Arizona ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of geology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's hard to beat University of Arizona if you want to pursue a degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their degree from the geology program state that they receive average early career income of $39,886.
More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from University of Arizona
It is difficult to beat Northern Arizona University if you wish to pursue a degree in geological & earth sciences. Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Graduates who receive their degree from the geology program make around $42,528 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from Northern Arizona UniversityExplore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 317 | 666 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 95 |
| New Mexico | 219 | 69 |
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 132 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 25 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 595 |
| Physics | 279 |
| Chemistry | 226 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 82 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 20 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 19 |
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