2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alaska
Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 37 degrees and certificates were awarded to geological and earth sciences students who went to a Alaska college or university. This makes it the #22 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alaska ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Alaska to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Geological & Earth Sciences program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alaska
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for geology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Alaska Schools for a Bachelor's in Geological & Earth Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Alaska Fairbanks the most popular school in Alaska for geological and earth sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. UAF is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Fairbanks.
Women make up 38% of the geology majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Alaska Anchorage is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Anchorage, UAA is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 7 students majoring in geology at UAA, 43% are male and 57% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Alaska Pacific University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular geological and earth sciences schools in Alaska. Located in the large city of Anchorage, Alaska Pacific is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 991 |
| Washington | 339 |
| Oregon | 137 |
| Nevada | 69 |
| Hawaii | 42 |
Majors Related to Geology
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
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 3 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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