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Most Focused Geological And Earth Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region

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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. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on geological and earth sciences — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.

To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 32 schools in the Southwest Region offering geological and earth sciences.

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Most Focused Schools for Geological And Earth Sciences in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the most focused on geological and earth sciences in the Southwest Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.

Top 25 Most Focused Geological And Earth Sciences Schools

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Leading the list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools is New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology. Located in the town of Socorro, New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology is a public university. About 5% of the degrees New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full geological and earth sciences details for New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

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University Of Tulsa ranks #2 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Set in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. See more about geological and earth sciences at University Of Tulsa

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Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University came in at #3 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Midwestern State University is a public school located in the city of Wichita Falls. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 0.9% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full geological and earth sciences report for Midwestern State University

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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin came in at #4 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.9% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about geological and earth sciences at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Arizona one of the most focused schools for geological and earth sciences. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 0.8% of the degrees granted here, or about 90 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full geological and earth sciences report for University Of Arizona

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Stephen F Austin State University placed #6 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full geological and earth sciences report for Stephen F Austin State University

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University Of Houston comes in at #7 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. University Of Houston is a public school located in the city of Houston. About 0.7% of the degrees University Of Houston awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 74 graduates in the most recent year. See more about geological and earth sciences at University Of Houston

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Texas A And M University San Antonio comes in at #8 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, Texas A And M University San Antonio is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full geological and earth sciences report for Texas A And M University San Antonio

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Texas A And M University Kingsville placed #9 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public school located in the town of Kingsville. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 0.6% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full geological and earth sciences report for Texas A And M University Kingsville

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University landed the #10 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 0.6% of the degrees Rice University awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full geological and earth sciences details for Rice University

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #11 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public university. About 0.6% of the degrees University Of New Mexico Main Campus awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. See more about geological and earth sciences at University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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New Mexico State University Main Campus comes in at #12 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 0.6% of the degrees New Mexico State University Main Campus awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. See more about geological and earth sciences at New Mexico State University Main Campus

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Texas A And M University College Station ranked #13 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 0.5% of the degrees granted here, or about 112 graduates in the most recent year. See more about geological and earth sciences at Texas A And M University College Station

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio comes in at #14 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. At this school, roughly 0.5% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full geological and earth sciences details for The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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University Of Houston Downtown ranked #15 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. University Of Houston Downtown is a public school located in the city of Houston. At this school, roughly 0.5% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full geological and earth sciences report for University Of Houston Downtown

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The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #16 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public university. About 0.4% of the degrees The University Of Texas At Austin awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 77 graduates in the most recent year. See more about geological and earth sciences at The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #17 on our list of the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Norman. At this school, roughly 0.4% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 30 graduates in the most recent year. See more about geological and earth sciences at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University comes in at #18 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Angelo State University is a public school located in the city of San Angelo. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 0.4% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full geological and earth sciences details for Angelo State University

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The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #19 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public school located in the city of El Paso. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 0.3% of the degrees granted here, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full geological and earth sciences details for The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Northern Arizona University landed the #20 spot among the most focused geological and earth sciences schools. Northern Arizona University is a public school located in the city of Flagstaff. At this school, roughly 0.3% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. See more about geological and earth sciences at Northern Arizona University

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Southern Methodist University comes in at #21 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 0.3% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full geological and earth sciences report for Southern Methodist University

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Texas Tech University placed #22 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Texas Tech University is a public school located in the city of Lubbock. About 0.3% of the degrees Texas Tech University awards are in geological and earth sciences, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full geological and earth sciences details for Texas Tech University

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #23 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full geological and earth sciences details for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Baylor University placed #24 for geological and earth sciences by degree focus. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Geological And Earth Sciences accounts for around 0.2% of the degrees granted here, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full geological and earth sciences report for Baylor University

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Texas Christian University comes in at #25 for geological and earth sciences focus this year. Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in geological and earth sciences, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full geological and earth sciences report for Texas Christian University

Rest of the Top 32 Most Focused Geological And Earth Sciences Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s most focused geological and earth sciences list:

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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).

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