2025 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada

If you pursue a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #92 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in geology & earth sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to geology & earth sciences students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other geology & earth sciences students want to attend this school to pursue a bachelor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized geology & earth sciences related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for geology & earth sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Geology & Earth Sciences in Nevada

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for geology & earth sciences students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Nevada Schools for a Bachelor's in Geology

1

University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

University of Nevada - Reno is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences. UNR is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Reno.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Nevada - Reno

2

University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

39 Annual Graduates

University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in geology & earth sciences. UNLV is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.More information about a bachelor’s in geology & earth sciences from University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	643	462
Washington	521	212
Oregon	343	38
Hawaii	172	16
Alaska	87	16

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Geology & Earth Sciences Related Rankings by Major

Geology & Earth Sciences is one of 7 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Hydrology & Water Resources Science	4
Geophysics & Seismology	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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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