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2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

7 Colleges
$36,471 Avg Salary
$23,383 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 144 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, geological and earth sciences is the #117 most popular major in Virginia.

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 Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Virginia to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Our analysis found James Madison University to be the most popular school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Virginia. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.

Of the 34 students majoring in geology at JMU, 53% are male and 47% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, geology majors at JMU accumulate an average of around $20,475 in student debt.

Read full report on Geological & Earth Sciences at James Madison University

#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means William & Mary is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 27 students majoring in geology at William & Mary, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 50% are male.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at Virginia Tech Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Washington and Lee University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular geological and earth sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the town of Lexington, Washington and Lee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in geology at Washington and Lee, 79% are male and 21% are female.

Read full report on Geological & Earth Sciences at Washington and Lee University

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 7 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 44% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 56% are male.

The average amount in student loans that geology majors at GMU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,937.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at George Mason University Report

#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in geology at Old Dominion, 38% are male and 63% are female.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University Report

#7

Radford University

Radford, VA

Radford University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Radford is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Radford.

About 33% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 67% are male.

Read full report on Geological & Earth Sciences at Radford University

Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 92
North Carolina 263
Florida 221
Tennessee 189
Kentucky 44
South Carolina 64
Louisiana 141
Arkansas 45
Alabama 38
Mississippi 217
West Virginia 61

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 7 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelvinsong.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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