2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master'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.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Check out the geology master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Wyoming to be the best school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public school with a large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fort Collins.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colorado School of Mines. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Mines is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Golden.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Colorado Boulder. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Idaho. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the distant town of Moscow, U of I is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Brigham Young University - Provo did quite well on this year’s best schools for geological and earth sciences students working on their master’s degree. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Provo.
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University of Utah did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for geological and earth sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Montana State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public school with a large student population.
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University of Northern Colorado came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Greeley.
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Boise State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Boise State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Boise.
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Explore the best geological and earth sciences colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 213 |
| Utah | 124 |
| Idaho | 65 |
| Montana | 77 |
| Wyoming | 46 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Geology
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 10 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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