2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences School for You
Geological & Earth Sciences is the #124 most popular major in Massachusetts with 153 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Massachusetts
Check out the geology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Massachusetts Schools in Geological & Earth Sciences
Our analysis found Williams College to be the best school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Williams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown.
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The excellent programs at Northeastern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best geological and earth sciences schools in Massachusetts. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Smith College is a great place for geological and earth sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best geological and earth sciences schools in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Massachusetts - Lowell came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Bridgewater State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, geology majors at Bridgewater State accumulate an average of around $25,250 in student debt.
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Salem State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best geological and earth sciences programs. Salem State is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.
Geology majors at Salem State take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 104 |
| New Hampshire | 135 |
| Maine | 61 |
| Rhode Island | 70 |
| Vermont | 21 |
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Geological & Earth Sciences Related Rankings by Major
One of 8 majors within the area of study, geological and earth sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 8 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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