Study Earth Sciences in the United States
376 programmes in earth sciences at 134 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 29,046 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 21,486 USD and 38,843 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Earth Sciences programmes
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Earth Sciences in the United States by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 234 | 21,486 USD | 29,046 USD | 38,843 USD |
| Master's | 89 | 24,956 USD | 29,784 USD | 32,502 USD |
| PhD | 33 | 23,105 USD | 28,421 USD | 32,568 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within earth sciences
Universities for earth sciences in the United States
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (15)
- University of Wyoming (10)
- Mississippi State University (9)
- Utah State University (9)
- San Diego State University (8)
- University of Florida (8)
- West Virginia University (7)
- Fort Hays State University (7)
- University of North Dakota (7)
- Western Michigan University (7)
Study Earth Sciences in the United States: common questions
- How many earth sciences programmes are there in the United States?
- 376 earth sciences programmes at 134 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a earth sciences degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in earth sciences in the United States is 29,046 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 21,486 USD and 38,843 USD per year.
- Can I study earth sciences in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the earth sciences programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (376 of 376).
- Are any of these earth sciences programmes available online?
- 12 of the 376 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for earth sciences in the United States?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 28,421 USD per year, against 29,046 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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