PhD in Earth Sciences in the United States
33 phd programmes in earth sciences at 25 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,421 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 23,105 USD and 32,568 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Earth Sciences programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Geosciences | Western Michigan University | PhD | 16,189 USD |
| PhD in Soil Science, Ph.D. | University of Wyoming | PhD | 19,340 USD |
| PhD in Geoscience | University of Alaska Fairbanks | PhD | 23,000 USD |
| PhD in Geoscience | Temple University | PhD | 33,948 USD |
| PhD in Geology | West Virginia University | PhD | 26,892 USD |
| PhD in Earth Sciences | University of Minnesota | PhD | 37,601 USD |
| PhD in Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences | University of Florida | PhD | 30,134 USD |
| PhD in Geosciences | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | PhD | 25,901 USD |
| PhD in Geology Phd | University of Idaho | PhD | — |
Specialisations within earth sciences
Geology 14 Geosciences 11 Soil science 8
Universities for earth sciences in the United States
PhD in Earth Sciences in the United States: common questions
- How many earth sciences programmes are there in the United States?
- 33 earth sciences phd programmes at 25 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 phd programmes in earth sciences in the United States is 28,421 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 23,105 USD and 32,568 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 (33 of 33).
- Are any of these earth sciences programmes available online?
- 1 of the 33 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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