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2026 Best Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

1 Colleges in the United States
11 Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees Awarded
$45,758 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences in the Rocky Mountains Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the other geological & earth sciences/geosciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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No school ranked higher than University Of Wyoming this year for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public university. University Of Wyoming graduates 59% of students within six years. About 11 other geological & earth sciences/geosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Wyoming in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other geological & earth sciences/geosciences degree recipients from University Of Wyoming generally make around $45,758. Students borrow a median of $23,700 to complete this degree. Read more about the other geological & earth sciences/geosciences program at University Of Wyoming

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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