2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, geological and earth sciences was ranked #96 in the country. In fact 7,821 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for geology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Geological & Earth Sciences
Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Kansas is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a very large student population.
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Explore the best geological and earth sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 114 |
| Minnesota | 133 |
| Kansas | 71 |
| Iowa | 54 |
| Nebraska | 18 |
| North Dakota | 12 |
| South Dakota | 13 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Geology
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Geology
| 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 5 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).
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