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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges
$27,872 Avg Salary
$23,836 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences School for You

With 133 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, geological and earth sciences is the #101 most popular major in Minnesota.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota

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

Top Minnesota Schools in Geological & Earth Sciences

Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the best school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.

Geology majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#2

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gustavus Adolphus College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the fringe town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Morris. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the town of Morris, UMN Morris is a public college with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Minnesota list. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.

The average amount in student loans that geology majors at UMN Duluth take out is $28,009.

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#5

Carleton College

Northfield, MN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Carleton College is a great place for geological and earth sciences students. Located in the distant town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, geology majors at Carleton accumulate an average of around $16,500 in student debt.

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Winona State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best geological and earth sciences programs. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona.

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Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 114
Kansas 71
Iowa 54
Nebraska 18
North Dakota 12
South Dakota 13

Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

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 6 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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