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

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Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Virginia 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.

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

#1

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Old Dominion University the most popular school in Virginia for geological and earth sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 7 students majoring in geology at Old Dominion, 57% are male and 43% are female.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University Report

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in geology at GMU, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Out of the 3 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 67% of the geology majors at the school.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at Virginia Tech Report

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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