Best Earth Science Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.11L/Yr ($56,212/Yr)Living: ₹15.31L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth ScienceSAT1560TOEFL100PTE68₹48.11L/Yr $56,212 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 13 by ARWU in 2022
#2	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.9L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...IELTS6.5₹44.9L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 33 by ARWU in 2022
#3	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth Science TeachingDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#4	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.86L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.28L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Earth SciencesIELTS6.0₹50.86L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 22 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges Duquesne University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ₹38.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.38L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Saint Louis University Saint Louis, Missouri ₹42.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 6.7 Best In Faculty University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts ₹31.23L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho ₹24.16L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹32.85L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of Massachusetts North Dartmouth, Massachusetts ₹13.02L 1st Year Fees M.S Healthcare Management Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.72L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology Apply Now
#5	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.01L/Yr ($25,718/Yr)Living: ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth ScienceGRE updated320TOEFL80₹12.93L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#6	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.67L/Yr ($39,338/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth Science₹33.67L/Yr $39,338 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 14 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.32L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth SciencesSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.32L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.69L/Yr ($33,520/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth SciencesTOEFL79PTE59₹25.56L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#9	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.31L/Yr ($62,290/Yr)Living: ₹9.88L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...GRE updated311TOEFL100PTE70₹56.87L/Yr $66,450 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 248 by QS in 2025
#10	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.92L/Yr ($41,969/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth ScienceTOEFL79₹36.91L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.14L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth ScienceSAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.14L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.3L/Yr ($54,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth ScienceTOEFL90₹46.3L/Yr $54,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 44 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.28L/Yr ($35,383/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Earth Sciences₹27.56L/Yr $32,200 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#14	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.94L/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: ₹8.87L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth Sciences₹51.94L/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 161 by THE in 2024 Ranked 243 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.64L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth Science Composite Teac...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.64L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.09L/Yr ($45,666/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth SciencesSAT1170TOEFL80PTE46₹39.09L/Yr $45,666 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.75L/Yr ($23,070/Yr)Living: ₹12.1L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...GRE updated310IELTS7.5PTE68₹19.75L/Yr $23,070 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 631 by QS in 2025
#18	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.22L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.3L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth Science - Geophysics₹11.22L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.64L/Yr ($29,953/Yr)Living: ₹7.31L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth ScienceGMAT610TOEFL79PTE53₹25.64L/Yr $29,953 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 470 by QS in 2025
#20	University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.69L/Yr ($41,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.8L/Yr ($11,450/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth SciencesIELTS7PTE46₹35.69L/Yr $41,700 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#21	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.7L/Yr ($38,205/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth SciencesSAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.7L/Yr $38,205 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#22	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.89L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth SciencesSAT1020TOEFL80₹15.89L/Yr $18,566 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 574 by QS in 2025
#23	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.72L/Yr ($35,890/Yr)Living: ₹10.55L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth ScienceSAT1370IELTS6.5₹30.72L/Yr $35,890 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#24	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.66L/Yr ($51,010/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.A Earth SciencesIELTS6.5₹27.76L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 1 year 6+ More Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#25	University of Alaska, Fairbanks Alaska, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.08L/Yr ($26,970/Yr)Living: ₹7.47L/Yr ($8,730/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth Science₹23.08L/Yr $26,970 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#26	University of North Carolina, Charlotte North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.59L/Yr ($18,209/Yr)Living: ₹10.62L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth SciencesIELTS6.5PTE48₹15.82L/Yr $18,482 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#27	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.94L/Yr ($24,468/Yr)Living: ₹9.16L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth ScienceTOEFL79PTE58₹20.94L/Yr $24,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)
#28	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.95L/Yr ($25,644/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth and Environmental Scie...IELTS6.5PTE44₹21.95L/Yr $25,644 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#29	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.28L/Yr ($23,692/Yr)Living: ₹7.92L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth ScienceIELTS5.5PTE48₹16.28L/Yr $19,026 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#30	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.2L/Yr ($18,922/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	M.A Earth ScienceIELTS6.5PTE48₹13.33L/Yr $15,577 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#31	University of South Dakota, Vermillion South Dakota, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.52L/Yr ($14,624/Yr)Living: ₹6.87L/Yr ($8,030/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth SciencesIELTS6.0PTE47₹12.52L/Yr $14,624 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#32	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.61L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Living: ₹6.84L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission	M.S Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sc...₹13.61L/Yr $15,898 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#33	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.52L/Yr ($45,000/Yr)Living: ₹12.94L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	M.A Science Education (Biology C...₹38.52L/Yr $45,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#34	Lehigh University, Bethlehem Pennsylvania, Usa26.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.79L/Yr ($42,985/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...₹23.11L/Yr $27,000 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025 Ranked 47 by US News in 2024
#35	Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon, Usa77.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.73L/Yr ($44,080/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,721/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth SciencesTOEFL70₹37.73L/Yr $44,080 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#36	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.25L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living: ₹8.55L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth ScienceTOEFL79PTE47₹22.25L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#37	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.47L/Yr ($34,430/Yr)Living: ₹9.64L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth SciencesSAT1175TOEFL80PTE59₹29.47L/Yr $34,430 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)
#38	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.89L/Yr ($26,744/Yr)Living: ₹9.44L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth SciencesTOEFL79PTE53₹22.89L/Yr $26,744 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#39	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.47L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.34L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth ScienceDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.47L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#40	University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.04L/Yr ($17,570/Yr)Living: ₹8.83L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission	B.A Geology and Earth Sciences₹15.04L/Yr $17,570 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#41	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.28L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth ScienceIELTS6.5PTE60₹44.28L/Yr $51,738 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#42	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.67L/Yr ($14,805/Yr)Living: ₹3.24L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	M.A Earth Sciences₹14.56L/Yr $17,010 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#43	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.16L/Yr ($37,575/Yr)Living: ₹11.3L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology and Environmental Ea...TOEFL80PTE54₹30.49L/Yr $35,624 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#44	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.43L/Yr ($29,706/Yr)Living: ₹10.98L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth ScienceTOEFL80PTE60₹25.43L/Yr $29,706 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#45	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,522/Yr)Living: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth SciencesIELTS6.0PTE54₹6.44L/Yr $7,522 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#46	University of Montana, Missoula Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.35L/Yr ($24,943/Yr)Living: ₹7.86L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.S Geosciences - Earth Science ...IELTS6.0PTE41₹21.35L/Yr $24,943 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#47	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.7L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.69L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth ScienceIELTS6.5PTE46₹14.7L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#48	James Madison University, Harrisonburg Virginia, Usa72.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.24L/Yr ($23,650/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,112/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth ScienceIELTS6.5PTE58₹20.24L/Yr $23,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1672 by CWUR in 2022
#49	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.08L/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: ₹13.39L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth ScienceTOEFL95PTE58₹15.08L/Yr $17,622 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#50	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.77L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.37L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.S Geoscience Major with Teache...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.77L/Yr $20,758 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022