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2026 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Kentucky

1 Colleges in the United States
45 Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Awarded
$46,600 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geological & Earth Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for geological & earth sciences students.

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Best Schools for Geological & Earth Sciences in Kentucky

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 geological & earth sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Geological & Earth Sciences

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Murray State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geological & earth sciences. This large public university is located in the town of Murray. Murray State University graduates 64% of students within six years. Murray State University awarded about 26 geological & earth sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geological & earth sciences degree from Murray State University earn around $48,423 in the first couple years of their career. Murray State University graduates carry a median of $23,420 in student loans. Get the full geological & earth sciences details for Murray State University

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Western Kentucky University crest
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best geological & earth sciences schools. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Western Kentucky University awarded about 19 geological & earth sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Geological & Earth Sciences graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $44,778 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,499. See the full geological & earth sciences program report for Western Kentucky University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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