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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in New York

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Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 185 degrees and certificates were awarded to geological and earth sciences students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #99 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York

Check out the geology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top New York Schools for a Doctorate in Geological & Earth Sciences

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our analysis found Cornell University to be the best school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in New York. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.

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#2

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Rochester is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#3

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Syracuse University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse.

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#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stony Brook University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.

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#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Buffalo landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at University at Buffalo Report

#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Binghamton University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 59
Maryland 21
New Jersey 34
Delaware 8

Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 5,005
Physics 3,727
Materials Sciences 448
Astronomy & Astrophysics 371
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 342

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelvinsong.

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