2023 Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Certificate School for You
Geological & Earth Sciences is the #96 most popular major in the country with 7,821 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. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in the Southwest Region to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best value experiences for geology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured Geology Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
Learn to manage and conserve our natural resources with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Best Southwest Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences
Our analysis found The University of Texas at San Antonio to be the best value school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UTSA are $27,560 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at University of Arizona are $33,644 a year.
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Request InformationBest Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best geological and earth sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 674 |
| Arizona | 113 |
| Oklahoma | 95 |
| New Mexico | 72 |
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Majors Related to Geology
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 2 schools only.
- 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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