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Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Louisiana

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

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$56,185 Avg Salary

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

With 63 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, geological and earth sciences is the #50 most popular major in Louisiana.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 2 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for geology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Louisiana Schools for a Doctorate in Geological & Earth Sciences

Our analysis found Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to be the best school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Louisiana. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.

Full Geological & Earth Sciences at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Report

Out of the 2 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public college with a large student population.

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Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 32
Florida 113
Georgia 33
North Carolina 67
Tennessee 39
Kentucky 7
Alabama 12
South Carolina 17
Mississippi 109
Arkansas 13
West Virginia 12

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

Majors Similar to Geology

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 2 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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