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

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$56,185 Avg Salary

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

Geological & Earth Sciences is the #80 most popular major in Florida with 113 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

The Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Florida to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Florida Schools for a Doctorate in Geological & Earth Sciences

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Our 2023 rankings named University of Florida the best school in Florida for geological and earth sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Atlantic University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public college with a very large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

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

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Florida International University is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. FIU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami.

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Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 32
Georgia 33
North Carolina 67
Tennessee 39
Kentucky 7
Louisiana 63
Alabama 12
South Carolina 17
Mississippi 109
Arkansas 13
West Virginia 12

One of 8 majors within the area of study, geological and earth sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 5 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).
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