Best 72 Master in Earth Sciences Universities/Colleges in USA

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.82L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.13L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth System ScienceGRE updated328IELTS7.0PTE68₹27.82L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 3 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa8.45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹66.15L/Yr ($77,485/Yr)Living: ₹13.99L/Yr ($16,390/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth, Atmospheric And Plane...TOEFL100₹66.15L/Yr $77,485 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 2 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living: ₹15.27L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied GeosciencesGRE updated324TOEFL100PTE68₹28L/Yr $32,796 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 13 by ARWU in 2022
#4	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹2.19L/Yr (Mex$49,360/Yr)Living: ₹46.1K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Engi...GMAT530TOEFL100₹2.19L/Yr Mex$49,360 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 3 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.23L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹27.02L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting Apply Now Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana ₹24.45L 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now 6.0 Best In Placement University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin ₹21.9L 1st Year Fees M.S Management - Information Technology Management Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, California ₹26.28L 1st Year Fees M.S Information Technology Apply Now Long Island University Post Greenvale, New York ₹25.1L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 8.0 Best In Infrastructure Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona ₹23.74L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio ₹28.45L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Ohio University Athens, Ohio ₹19.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now
#5	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,685/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth ScienceTOEFL80PTE65₹27.9L/Yr $32,685 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 15 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, Usa23%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.68L/Yr ($20,715/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($8,032/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Earth and Atmospheric Scien...GRE updated318TOEFL95₹17.68L/Yr $20,715 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 36 by THE in 2024 Ranked 114 by QS in 2025
#7	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.77L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.53L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceGRE updated317IELTS7PTE54₹21.77L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.49L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth SciencesTOEFL79PTE59₹25.49L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#9	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.08L/Yr ($28,203/Yr)Living: ₹9.95L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Earth, Atmospheric and Plan...GMAT500TOEFL81₹24.08L/Yr $28,203 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.88L/Yr ($26,802/Yr)Living: ₹14.24L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth System ScienceTOEFL80PTE56₹22.88L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.82L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living: ₹11.92L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth ScienceTOEFL79₹36.82L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.3L/Yr ($16,751/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6PTE53₹14.3L/Yr $16,751 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.74L/Yr ($46,550/Yr)Living: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	M.S Subsurface GeoscienceTOEFL90₹33.29L/Yr $39,000 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 44 by ARWU in 2022
#14	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28L/Yr ($32,800/Yr)Living: ₹9.63L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosciences₹28.51L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#15	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.59L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.59L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.26L/Yr ($16,700/Yr)Living: ₹11.14L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.S Atmospheric SciencesGRE updated310TOEFL95PTE60₹14.26L/Yr $16,700 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.81L/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: ₹8.85L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth Sciences₹51.81L/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 161 by THE in 2024 Ranked 243 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.5L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.67L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Ocean Sciences - Ocean Dynam...TOEFL80₹35.5L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#19	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.16L/Yr ($15,418/Yr)Living: ₹8.92L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	M.S Geoscience₹13.16L/Yr $15,418 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#20	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.87L/Yr ($15,072/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S OceanographyTOEFL83PTE68₹12.87L/Yr $15,072 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.49L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceGRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.49L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#22	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.77L/Yr ($32,533/Yr)Living: ₹13.27L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Planetary Sciences₹27.77L/Yr $32,533 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#23	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.97L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living: ₹11.48L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesGRE updated309IELTS6.0PTE53₹21.97L/Yr $25,732 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#24	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.11L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹8.93L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S Physical OceanographyIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.11L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#25	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.54L/Yr ($15,864/Yr)Living: ₹6.98L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.54L/Yr $15,864 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#26	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.57L/Yr ($29,953/Yr)Living: ₹7.3L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth ScienceGMAT610TOEFL79PTE53₹25.57L/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
#27	University of Texas Dallas, Richardson Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.17L/Yr ($32,998/Yr)Living: ₹4.97L/Yr ($5,826/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesGRE updated310IELTS6.5PTE67₹28.17L/Yr $32,998 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#28	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.8L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living: ₹10.45L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosciences - GeologyGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.8L/Yr $30,216 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#29	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.85L/Yr ($22,083/Yr)Living: ₹11.2L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth Systems ScienceGRE updated309IELTS6.5PTE59₹18.85L/Yr $22,083 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#30	Saint Louis University, Saint Louis Missouri, Usa64.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.01L/Yr ($37,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,996/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹32.01L/Yr $37,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#31	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.69L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.11L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.A Earth SciencesIELTS6.5₹27.69L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#32	University of Alaska, Fairbanks Alaska, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.89L/Yr ($20,961/Yr)Living: ₹7.45L/Yr ($8,730/Yr)Admission	M.S Geoscience₹17.89L/Yr $20,961 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#33	University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.58L/Yr ($38,160/Yr)Living: ₹2.54L/Yr ($2,980/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosciences₹32.58L/Yr $38,160 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#34	University of North Carolina, Charlotte North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.78L/Yr ($18,482/Yr)Living: ₹10.59L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth SciencesIELTS6.5PTE48₹15.78L/Yr $18,482 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#35	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.99L/Yr ($23,411/Yr)Living: ₹9.23L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceIELTS6.5PTE44₹19.99L/Yr $23,411 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#36	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.57L/Yr ($13,552/Yr)Living: ₹8.21L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoscienceGRE updated320TOEFL84₹11.57L/Yr $13,552 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#37	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.24L/Yr ($19,026/Yr)Living: ₹7.9L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth ScienceIELTS5.5PTE48₹16.24L/Yr $19,026 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#38	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.3L/Yr ($15,577/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesIELTS6.5PTE48₹13.3L/Yr $15,577 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#39	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.57L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Living: ₹6.82L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission	M.S Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sc...₹13.57L/Yr $15,898 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#40	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.42L/Yr ($45,000/Yr)Living: ₹12.91L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	M.A Science Education (Biology C...₹38.42L/Yr $45,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#41	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.66L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living: ₹11.67L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.S OceanographyIELTS6PTE44₹31.66L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#42	Colorado School of Mines, Golden Colorado, Usa40.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.86L/Yr ($37,314/Yr)Living: ₹10.16L/Yr ($11,897/Yr)Admission	M.S HydrologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹31.86L/Yr $37,314 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by QS in 2025 Ranked 76 by US News in 2024
#43	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.74L/Yr ($25,470/Yr)Living: ₹8.52L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosensing Systems Engineeri...Duolingo105TOEFL79PTE47₹21.74L/Yr $25,470 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#44	University of New Mexico, Albuquerque New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.95L/Yr ($28,052/Yr)Living: ₹8.45L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Planetary Sciences₹23.95L/Yr $28,052 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#45	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.29L/Yr ($58,904/Yr)Living: ₹10.03L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE59₹50.29L/Yr $58,904 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#46	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.06L/Yr ($16,471/Yr)Living: ₹4.32L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹14.06L/Yr $16,471 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#47	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.74L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.62L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	M.S Ocean MappingTOEFL80PTE59₹23.74L/Yr $27,810 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(2 Users)
#48	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.58L/Yr ($32,310/Yr)Living: ₹10.38L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated297IELTS6.5PTE60₹27.58L/Yr $32,310 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#49	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.52L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living: ₹3.24L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	M.A Earth Sciences₹14.52L/Yr $17,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#50	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.41L/Yr ($35,624/Yr)Living: ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology and Environmental Ea...TOEFL80PTE54₹30.41L/Yr $35,624 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024