2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island
Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 70 degrees and certificates were awarded to geological and earth sciences students who went to a Rhode Island college or university. This makes it the #80 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Rhode Island to see which ones were the most popular master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island
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Most Popular Rhode Island Schools for a Master's in Geological & Earth Sciences
Our analysis found University of Rhode Island to be the most popular school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Rhode Island. URI is a large public school located in the suburb of Kingston.
About 50% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 50% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Brown University is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 45% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 55% are male.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 153 |
| Connecticut | 104 |
| New Hampshire | 135 |
| Maine | 61 |
| Vermont | 21 |
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 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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