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2026 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Arizona

2 Colleges in the United States
93 Geology & Earth Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,236 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geology & Earth Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their geology & earth sciences programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools to find the best for geology & earth sciences students.

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Best Schools for Geology & Earth Sciences in Arizona

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall geology & earth sciences education in Arizona.

Top Schools in Geology & Earth Sciences

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No school ranked higher than University Of Arizona this year for geology & earth sciences. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 68 geology & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geology & earth sciences degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $51,943. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full geology & earth sciences program report for University Of Arizona

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Northern Arizona University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best geology & earth sciences schools. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 geology & earth sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northern Arizona University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geology & earth sciences program make about $42,528 in their early career. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. Get the full geology & earth sciences details for Northern Arizona University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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