Geological And Earth Sciences is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on geological and earth sciences — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
College Factual ranked the 315 geological and earth sciences schools in the United States by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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Most Focused Schools for Geological And Earth Sciences in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most focused on geological and earth sciences in the United States, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Top 25 Most Focused Geological And Earth Sciences Schools
The most focused school in the country for geological and earth sciences is United States Coast Guard Academy. Located in the city of New London, United States Coast Guard Academy is a public university. About 14% of the degrees United States Coast Guard Academy awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year.
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California Institute Of Technology is one of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools, landing the #2 spot this year. California Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena. At this school, roughly 5% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 32 graduates in the most recent year.
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New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology came in at #3 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a public school located in the town of Socorro. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year.
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A rank of #4 makes Northland College one of the most focused schools for geological and earth sciences. Northland College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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Whitman College came in at #5 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Whitman College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Walla Walla. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year.
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Bowdoin College placed #6 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year.
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United States Naval Academy landed the #7 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Annapolis, United States Naval Academy is a public university. About 4% of the degrees United States Naval Academy awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year.
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California Maritime Academy landed the #8 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the city of Vallejo, California Maritime Academy is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology landed the #9 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the city of Rapid City, South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a public university. About 3% of the degrees South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year.
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Mississippi State University landed the #10 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a public institution. About 3% of the degrees Mississippi State University awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 151 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Maine At Farmington comes in at #11 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. University Of Maine At Farmington is a public school located in the rural area of Farmington. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year.
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Colorado School Of Mines landed the #12 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a public institution. About 2% of the degrees Colorado School Of Mines awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 47 graduates in the most recent year.
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Eastern Connecticut State University comes in at #13 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a public institution. About 2% of the degrees Eastern Connecticut State University awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year.
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Carleton College placed #14 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Set in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a private not-for-profit institution. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown comes in at #15 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Set in the suburb of Johnstown, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is a public institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year.
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Western Washington University placed #16 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a public university. About 2% of the degrees Western Washington University awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 66 graduates in the most recent year.
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Stanford University ranked #17 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 104 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #18 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a public school located in the city of Fairbanks. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year.
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Bates College placed #19 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Set in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 2% of the degrees Bates College awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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St Lawrence University landed the #20 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the town of Canton, St Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit university. About 2% of the degrees St Lawrence University awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year.
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Humboldt State University landed the #21 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Humboldt State University is a public school located in the town of Arcata. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 27 graduates in the most recent year.
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Montana State University comes in at #22 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public university. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 64 graduates in the most recent year.
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Colorado College landed the #23 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a private not-for-profit university. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year.
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Lake Superior State University placed #24 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Set in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a public institution. About 2% of the degrees Lake Superior State University awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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Susquehanna University placed #25 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Susquehanna University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Selinsgrove. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Most Focused Geological And Earth Sciences Schools
Not far behind, these schools also devote a large share of their degrees to geological and earth sciences:
The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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 our data about colleges.
