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12 Best Public Geology Universities in the United States

University of California, Los Angeles tops our list of 12 Public Geology universities in the United States at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 15 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #501 (Colorado School of Mines); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Los Angeles is cited most (52,934,262 citations).

Public, private and where they are

12 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years. 93% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Colorado School of Mines offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Geology?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Geology in the United States?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Geology course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Public Geology courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Geology online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Geology courses in the United States?

Colorado School of Mines, with 2, ahead of University of Tennessee, Martin (2).

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