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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

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$56,185 Avg Salary

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

In 2020-2021, 140 degrees and certificates were awarded to geological and earth sciences students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #141 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Illinois to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois

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

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Geological & Earth Sciences

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in Illinois for geological and earth sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at Northwestern University Report

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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Out of the 4 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Illinois at Chicago is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. UIC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chicago.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago Report

Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 211
Ohio 237
Indiana 98
Wisconsin 130

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 4 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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