2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia
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.
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2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Bachelor's in Geological & Earth Sciences
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 very 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.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 27 students majoring in geology at William & Mary, 44% are male and 56% are female.
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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 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.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Washington and Lee University is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. 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.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. 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.
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Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for geological and earth sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. 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.
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With a ranking of #7, Radford University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for geological and earth sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Radford is a moderately-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.
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Request InformationBest Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| 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 |
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 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.
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