Best Geoscience Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.03L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.33L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.S Computational and Mathematic...GRE328IELTS7.0PTE68₹28.03L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024 Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.55L/Yr ($62,250/Yr)Living: ₹22.19L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics and GeosciencesDuolingo120IELTS7.0PTE70₹53.55L/Yr $62,250 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024 Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.21L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living: ₹15.39L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied GeosciencesGRE324TOEFL100PTE68₹28.21L/Yr $32,796 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.94L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceGRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.94L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024 Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida ₹17.55L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic California State University-northridge Northridge, California ₹46.95L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.36L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.2 Best In Academic DePaul University Chicago, Illinois ₹23.2L 1st Year Fees M.S Management Apply Now Gannon University Erie, Pennsylvania ₹31.54L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Saint Louis University Saint Louis, Missouri ₹42.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.65L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 6.1 Best In Academic University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut ₹11.23L 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now 8.8 Best In Faculty Lewis University Romeoville, Illinois ₹21.16L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now
#5	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.84L/Yr ($39,338/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Geoscience₹33.84L/Yr $39,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.76L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeosciencesSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.76L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#7	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.02L/Yr ($36,065/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental GeosciencesGRE298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.72L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024 Ranked 152 by QS in 2025
#8	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.12L/Yr ($23,390/Yr)Living: ₹7.23L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeosciencesIELTS6PTE53₹20.12L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 118 by THE in 2024 Ranked 154 by QS in 2025
#9	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.55L/Yr ($39,000/Yr)Living: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	M.S Subsurface GeoscienceTOEFL90₹33.55L/Yr $39,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#10	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.27L/Yr ($35,187/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosciences₹28.73L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 46 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.19L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.68L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 123 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#12	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.79L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.S Geosciences: Earth Systems S...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.79L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹57.11L/Yr ($66,390/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Marine Geosciences₹57.11L/Yr $66,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#14	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.81L/Yr ($21,871/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	M.S Geoscience₹13.26L/Yr $15,418 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 596 by QS in 2025
#15	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.48L/Yr ($14,506/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.S Geoscience EngineeringSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.48L/Yr $14,506 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#16	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.54L/Yr ($28,533/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceGRE309TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.7L/Yr ($63,590/Yr)Living: ₹12.16L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeoscienceSAT1420TOEFL100₹54.7L/Yr $63,590 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 631 by QS in 2025
#18	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.13L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living: ₹11.57L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesGRE309IELTS6.0PTE53₹22.13L/Yr $25,732 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 460 by QS in 2025
#19	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.5L/Yr ($24,990/Yr)Living: ₹8.73L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeosciencesSAT1245TOEFL70PTE50₹21.5L/Yr $24,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#20	University of Texas Dallas, Richardson Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.47L/Yr ($38,905/Yr)Living: ₹5.01L/Yr ($5,826/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesGRE310IELTS6.5PTE67₹28.38L/Yr $32,998 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 596 by QS in 2025
#21	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.82L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	B.A GeoscienceSAT1315TOEFL79₹36.82L/Yr $42,802 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#22	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.63L/Yr ($26,303/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosciences - GeologyGRE298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.99L/Yr $30,216 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)
#23	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.36L/Yr ($28,316/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Geosciences₹24.36L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#24	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.97L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living: ₹9.36L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	B.S GeosciencesSAT1020TOEFL80₹15.97L/Yr $18,566 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#25	Saint Louis University, Saint Louis Missouri, Usa64.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.26L/Yr ($37,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.46L/Yr ($10,996/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹32.26L/Yr $37,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 951 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Alaska, Fairbanks Alaska, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.62L/Yr ($23,966/Yr)Living: ₹7.51L/Yr ($8,730/Yr)Admission	M.S Geoscience₹18.03L/Yr $20,961 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#27	University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.85L/Yr ($40,519/Yr)Living: ₹2.56L/Yr ($2,980/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosciences₹32.83L/Yr $38,160 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	--
#28	Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois, Usa51.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.26L/Yr ($29,370/Yr)Living: ₹9.36L/Yr ($10,880/Yr)Admission	B.S Geology and Environmental Ge...IELTS6.5PTE53₹25.26L/Yr $29,370 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#29	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.14L/Yr ($23,411/Yr)Living: ₹9.3L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceIELTS6.5PTE44₹20.14L/Yr $23,411 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#30	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.75L/Yr ($24,122/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	B.S Geosciences - Concentration ...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.75L/Yr $24,122 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#31	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.66L/Yr ($13,552/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceGRE320TOEFL84₹11.66L/Yr $13,552 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#32	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.4L/Yr ($15,577/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesIELTS6.5PTE48₹13.4L/Yr $15,577 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#33	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.85L/Yr ($30,053/Yr)Living: ₹10.9L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesGRE310IELTS7.5PTE53₹25.15L/Yr $29,238 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 389 by QS in 2025 Ranked 47 by US News in 2024
#34	Utah State University, Logan Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.4L/Yr ($14,410/Yr)Living: ₹6.09L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied Environmental Geosci...₹12.4L/Yr $14,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#35	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.85L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental GeoscienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹22.85L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#36	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.27L/Yr ($23,562/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesTOEFL79PTE49₹22.06L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.0/10(1 User)
#37	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.24L/Yr ($17,720/Yr)Living: ₹11.49L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeosciencesTOEFL80PTE53₹15.24L/Yr $17,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#38	University of Montana, Missoula Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.46L/Yr ($24,943/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.S GeosciencesIELTS6.0PTE41₹21.46L/Yr $24,943 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#39	Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Texas, Usa37.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.15L/Yr ($50,160/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,360/Yr)Admission	B.S Applied GeoscienceIELTS6.0PTE53₹43.15L/Yr $50,160 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 98 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1491 by CWUR in 2022
#40	UMass Lowell, Lowell Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.24L/Yr ($32,827/Yr)Living: ₹10.75L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission	B.S Geoscience₹28.24L/Yr $32,827 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#41	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.86L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.44L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.S Geoscience Major with Teache...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.86L/Yr $20,758 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#42	University of North Carolina, Wilmington North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.06L/Yr ($22,153/Yr)Living: ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceIELTS7PTE54₹19.06L/Yr $22,153 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1615 by CWUR in 2022
#43	West Chester University, West Chester Pennsylvania, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.71L/Yr ($20,587/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($12,942/Yr)Admission	M.S Geoscience₹19.35L/Yr $22,500 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 418 by FORBES in 2019
#44	University of North Dakota, Grand Forks North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.71L/Yr ($18,263/Yr)Living: ₹7.35L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeoscienceIELTS6.0PTE50₹15.71L/Yr $18,263 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1193 by CWUR in 2022
#45	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.02L/Yr ($13,971/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.S Professional Science (Geosci...IELTS5.5PTE54-- Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Radford University, Radford Virginia, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.06L/Yr ($22,162/Yr)Living: ₹7.33L/Yr ($8,522/Yr)Admission	B.S Engineering and Environmenta...IELTS6.5PTE53₹19.06L/Yr $22,162 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#47	East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.48L/Yr ($28,459/Yr)Living: ₹6.84L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission	B.S Geosciences (Geography)IELTS5.5PTE43₹24.48L/Yr $28,459 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1762 by CWUR in 2022
#48	Kean University, Union New Jersey, Usa74.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.67L/Yr ($19,382/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,513/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth Science - Geo-Science₹16.67L/Yr $19,382 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#49	Boise State University, Boise Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.55L/Yr ($23,887/Yr)Living: ₹8.64L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceIELTS6.5PTE50₹21.67L/Yr $25,194 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022
#50	Marshall University, Huntington West Virginia, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.87L/Yr ($19,606/Yr)Living: ₹8.71L/Yr ($10,126/Yr)Admission	B.S Enviromental Geoscience₹16.87L/Yr $19,606 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1689 by CWUR in 2022