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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

40 Colleges
$36,471 Avg Salary
$23,383 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You

Geological & Earth Sciences is the #96 most popular major in the country with 7,821 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the geology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL

Our analysis found University of Florida-Online to be the best school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . UF Online is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

Geology majors at UF Online take out an average of $17,469 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, geology graduates from UF carry an average student debtload of $17,469.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, geology majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $24,143 in student debt.

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#4

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means West Virginia University is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. WVU is a very large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $494.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, geology majors at Louisiana State University accumulate an average of around $20,922 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $273.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Report

#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.

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#7

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for geological and earth sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. University of West Georgia is a large public school located in the fringe town of Carrollton.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at University of West Georgia Report

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Athens.

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With a ranking of #9, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on this year’s best schools for geological and earth sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. UL Lafayette is a large public school located in the midsize city of Lafayette.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, geology graduates from UL Lafayette carry an average student debtload of $16,135.

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#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree geological and earth sciences programs. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

Geology majors at GMU take out an average of $20,937 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best geological and earth sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 92
Virginia 144
North Carolina 263
Florida 221
Tennessee 189
Kentucky 44
South Carolina 64
Louisiana 141
Arkansas 45
Alabama 38
Mississippi 217
West Virginia 61

One of 8 majors within the area of study, geological and earth sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 21,239
Physics 13,674
General Physical Sciences 3,823
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,375
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 1,140

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelvinsong.

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