by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Washington to review for the 2025 Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Washington ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The geophysics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Washington. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the geophysics degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great option for students interested in a degree in geophysics & seismology. UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the city of Seattle.More information about a degree in geophysics & seismology from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Explore all the Best Geophysics & Seismology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 999 | 54 |
| Nevada | 354 | 5 |
| Alaska | 167 | 5 |
Geophysics & Seismology is one of 7 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 255 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 49 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 31 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 11 |
| Geochemistry | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
