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Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Louisiana

2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Louisiana

3 Colleges
$44,783 Avg Salary
$23,555 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences School for You

Geological & Earth Sciences is the #59 most popular major in Louisiana with 141 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Louisiana

The colleges and universities below are the best for geology majors pursuing a .

Top Louisiana Schools in Geological & Earth Sciences

Our 2023 rankings named Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College the best school in Louisiana for geological and earth sciences students. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that geology majors at Louisiana State University take out is $19,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $273.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Louisiana list. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.

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#3

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of New Orleans is a great place for geological and earth sciences students. Located in the city of New Orleans, UNO is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, geology majors at UNO accumulate an average of around $27,609 in student debt.

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Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 92
Virginia 144
North Carolina 263
Florida 221
Tennessee 189
Kentucky 44
South Carolina 64
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.

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 3 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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