Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Earth Sciences schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 3 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (13,109) | ✔ ($6,300) |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (14,275) | ✔ ($5,610) |
| 7 | University of Arizona | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,575) | ✔ ($5,000) |
| 8 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Earth Sciences schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Arizona | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Earth Sciences schools. Among 10 best Earth Sciences schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 19 athletic programs |
| 3 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 16 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of Arizona | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 8 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Earth Sciences schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | University of Arizona | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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