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2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

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$59,807 Avg Salary

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

Geological & Earth Sciences is the #127 most popular major in Illinois with 52 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois

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

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Geological & Earth Sciences

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Illinois. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Illinois State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Chicago. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Northern Illinois University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best geological and earth sciences schools in Illinois. Located in the small suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 56
Ohio 75
Indiana 39
Wisconsin 19

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 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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