Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Geology 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 2022-2023.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (14,275) | ✔ ($5,610) |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 3 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 3 | University of Arizona | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,575) | ✔ ($5,000) |
| 5 | California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ |
| 7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 9 | University of California-Santa Barbara | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (11,441) | ✔ |
| 9 | University of Colorado Boulder | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,500) | ✔ |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,243) | ✔ ($4,050) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Geology 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 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Arizona | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of California-Santa Barbara | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Colorado Boulder | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Geology schools. Among 11 best Geology schools, all schools are member of NAA, and all schools are member of NCAA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 16 athletic programs |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 3 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Arizona | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 5 | California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of California-Santa Barbara | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Colorado Boulder | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | - | 9 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | - | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Geology 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 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Arizona | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 5 | California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of California-Santa Barbara | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of Colorado Boulder | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs