by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of geological & earth sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 60 degrees in geological & earth sciences to qualified students.
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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 Schools in Alabama. 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.
Auburn University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in geological & earth sciences. Auburn is a very large public university located in the small city of Auburn.
Those geological & earth sciences students who get their degree from Auburn University make $2,392 more than the typical geology grad.
More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from Auburn University
The University of Alabama is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in geological & earth sciences. UA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a degree in geological & earth sciences from The University of Alabama
Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 92 |
| Florida | 282 | 221 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 260 |
| Virginia | 274 | 143 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 189 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 64 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 44 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 137 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 217 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 45 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 61 |
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of Physical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 57 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 278 |
| Physics | 125 |
| Other Physical Science | 57 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
| Materials Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
