Geological And Earth Sciences is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. The schools below are the most focused on geological and earth sciences in the United States, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 274 schools in the United States offering geological and earth sciences.
No school devotes a larger share of its degrees to geological and earth sciences than United States Coast Guard Academy. Set in the city of New London, United States Coast Guard Academy is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 14% of the degrees granted here, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year.
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Northland College is one of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Northland College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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Whitman College ranks #3 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Whitman College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Walla Walla. About 4% of the degrees Whitman College awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year.
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Bowdoin College ranks #4 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. About 4% of the degrees Bowdoin College awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year.
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United States Naval Academy is one of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools, landing the #5 spot this year. United States Naval Academy is a public school located in the suburb of Annapolis. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year.
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California Maritime Academy landed the #6 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the city of Vallejo, California Maritime Academy is a public university. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Maine At Farmington ranked #7 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the rural area of Farmington, University Of Maine At Farmington is a public university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year.
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South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology ranked #8 on our list of 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. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year.
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Lake Superior State University placed #9 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Lake Superior State University is a public school located in the town of Sault Ste Marie. About 3% 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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New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology ranked #10 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the town of Socorro, New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year.
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Eastern Connecticut State University landed the #11 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Eastern Connecticut State University is a public school located in the town of Willimantic. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown ranked #12 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is a public school located in the suburb of Johnstown. 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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Carleton College comes in at #13 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a private not-for-profit university. About 2% of the degrees Carleton College awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year.
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Washington State University landed the #14 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 117 graduates in the most recent year.
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Humboldt State University comes in at #15 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Located in the town of Arcata, Humboldt State University is a public university. About 2% of the degrees Humboldt State University awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 27 graduates in the most recent year.
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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania ranked #16 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the town of Bloomsburg, Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. About 2% of the degrees Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year.
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Dartmouth College ranked #17 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year.
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Stanford University landed the #18 spot among 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 36 graduates in the most recent year.
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Bates College ranked #19 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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Montana State University comes in at #20 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Set in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 49 graduates in the most recent year.
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St Lawrence University placed #21 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Set in the town of Canton, St Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit institution. 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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Mississippi State University comes in at #22 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 79 graduates in the most recent year.
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Colorado College ranked #23 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year.
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Washington And Lee University placed #24 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Set in the town of Lexington, Washington And Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 2% of the degrees Washington And Lee University awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year.
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Sewanee The University Of The South ranked #25 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee The University Of The South is a private not-for-profit institution. About 2% of the degrees Sewanee The University Of The South awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Most Focused Geological And Earth Sciences Schools
These schools are also among the most focused for geological and earth sciences this year:
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.
