Best Geoscience Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.79L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.54L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceGRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.79L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#2	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.61L/Yr ($39,338/Yr)Living: ₹9.87L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Geoscience₹33.61L/Yr $39,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 14 by ARWU in 2022
#3	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.81L/Yr ($36,065/Yr)Living: ₹9.12L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental GeosciencesGRE298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.55L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#4	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.98L/Yr ($23,390/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeosciencesIELTS6PTE53₹19.98L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges UMass Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts ₹28.05L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.1 Best In Academic University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut ₹11.15L 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho ₹24.11L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹9.95L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 9.2 Best In Academic Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia ₹18.31L 1st Year Fees M.S Health Informatics Apply Now University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico ₹19.3L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.32L/Yr ($39,000/Yr)Living: ₹12.39L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	M.S Subsurface GeoscienceTOEFL90₹33.32L/Yr $39,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 44 by ARWU in 2022
#6	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.6L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.11L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.6L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.72L/Yr ($66,390/Yr)Living: ₹11.68L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Marine Geosciences₹56.72L/Yr $66,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.69L/Yr ($21,871/Yr)Living: ₹8.93L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	M.S Geoscience₹13.17L/Yr $15,418 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#9	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.33L/Yr ($63,590/Yr)Living: ₹12.08L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeoscienceSAT1420TOEFL100₹54.33L/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
#10	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.35L/Yr ($24,990/Yr)Living: ₹8.67L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeosciencesSAT1245TOEFL70PTE50₹21.35L/Yr $24,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.59L/Yr ($27,607/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosciences - GeologyGRE298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.82L/Yr $30,216 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.19L/Yr ($28,316/Yr)Living: ₹10.23L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Geosciences₹24.19L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.86L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living: ₹9.3L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	B.S GeosciencesSAT1020TOEFL80₹15.86L/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
#14	University of Alaska, Fairbanks Alaska, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.48L/Yr ($23,966/Yr)Living: ₹7.46L/Yr ($8,730/Yr)Admission	M.S Geoscience₹17.91L/Yr $20,961 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#15	Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois, Usa51.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.09L/Yr ($29,370/Yr)Living: ₹9.3L/Yr ($10,880/Yr)Admission	B.S Geology and Environmental Ge...IELTS6.5PTE53₹25.09L/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
#16	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20L/Yr ($23,411/Yr)Living: ₹9.23L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceIELTS6.5PTE44₹20L/Yr $23,411 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#17	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.61L/Yr ($24,122/Yr)Living: ₹7.82L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	B.S Geosciences - Concentration ...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.61L/Yr $24,122 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)
#18	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.58L/Yr ($13,552/Yr)Living: ₹8.21L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceGRE320TOEFL84₹11.58L/Yr $13,552 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#19	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.31L/Yr ($15,577/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesIELTS6.5PTE48₹13.31L/Yr $15,577 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#20	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.68L/Yr ($30,053/Yr)Living: ₹10.83L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesGRE310IELTS7.5PTE53₹24.98L/Yr $29,238 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#21	Utah State University, Logan Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.31L/Yr ($14,410/Yr)Living: ₹6.05L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied Environmental Geosci...₹12.31L/Yr $14,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#22	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.7L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental GeoscienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹22.7L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)
#23	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.92L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesTOEFL79PTE49₹21.92L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#24	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.14L/Yr ($17,720/Yr)Living: ₹11.41L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeosciencesTOEFL80PTE53₹15.14L/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
#25	University of Montana, Missoula Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.31L/Yr ($24,943/Yr)Living: ₹7.84L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.S GeosciencesIELTS6.0PTE41₹21.31L/Yr $24,943 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#26	Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Texas, Usa37.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.86L/Yr ($50,160/Yr)Living: ₹10.56L/Yr ($12,360/Yr)Admission	B.S Applied GeoscienceIELTS6.0PTE53₹42.86L/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
#27	UMass Lowell, Lowell Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.05L/Yr ($32,827/Yr)Living: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission	B.S Geoscience₹28.05L/Yr $32,827 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#28	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.74L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.35L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.S Geoscience Major with Teache...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.74L/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
#29	University of North Dakota, Grand Forks North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.6L/Yr ($18,263/Yr)Living: ₹7.3L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental GeoscienceIELTS6.0PTE50₹15.6L/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
#30	East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.32L/Yr ($28,459/Yr)Living: ₹6.79L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission	B.S Geosciences (Geography)IELTS5.5PTE43₹24.32L/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
#31	Boise State University, Boise Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.41L/Yr ($23,887/Yr)Living: ₹8.58L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceIELTS6.5PTE50₹21.53L/Yr $25,194 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022
#32	Marshall University, Huntington West Virginia, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.75L/Yr ($19,606/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,126/Yr)Admission	B.S Enviromental Geoscience₹16.75L/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