Earth SciencesNorth America

79 PhD programmes in Earth Sciences in North America

Dalhousie University4,1(59)

Halifax, Canada Top 4.1% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences programme will advance your knowledge of earth and environmental sciences. You will be equipped for research or teaching careers in the university, government, or resource sectors.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$4,982/yr

University of Houston4,3(23)

Houston, United States Top 5.3% in Worldwide

Atmospheric Sciences

The Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at University of Houston offers a wide range of courses leading to the Degree of PhD in Atmospheric Sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

10 years$4,530/yr

Northern Arizona University4,5(28)

Flagstaff, United States Top 11.3% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Environment and Society

The Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Environment and Society program of the Northern Arizona University will prepare you to pursue research and educational opportunities that advance knowledge in social theory and environmental policy related to sustainability.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

8 years$32,190/yr

University of North Dakota4,2(34)

Grand Forks, United States Top 23.8% in Worldwide

Earth System Science and Policy

Learn to generate rigorous scientific inquiry that bridges the gaps identified in scientific knowledge. The University of North Dakota's Earth System Science and Policy Ph.D. combines theory with practice, global and local perspectives, and scientific and social disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$19,080/yr

Georgia Institute of Technology4,4(50)

Atlanta, United States Top 1.1% in Worldwide

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The Earth and Atmospheric Sciences program at Georgia Institute of Technology aims to produce breakthrough discoveries through research in Earth, atmospheric, ocean, and planetary sciences as well as interdisciplinary research involving the Earth system and the environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$6,510/yr

University of Missouri - Kansas City4,3(6)

Kansas City, United States Top 13.4% in Worldwide

Geosciences

As a student in the Geosciences Ph.D. program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, you will have the opportunity to conduct novel research in a preferred focus area.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$24,310/yr

McMaster University4,5(69)

Hamilton, Canada Top 1.7% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Earth and Environmental Sciences focuses on environment, water, climate, geochemistry and geology. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$2,970/yr

Columbia University4,4(113)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.3% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The goal of the Earth and Environmental Sciences program from Columbia University is to educate future scientists who may follow careers in academia, research, government, and industry.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$56,840/yr

The University of Maine4,3(12)

Orono, United States Top 16.2% in Worldwide

Earth and Climate Sciences

The School of Earth and Climate Sciences at The University of Maine offers MS and PhD degrees in Earth and Climate Sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$31,446/yr

University of Nevada, Reno4,2(14)

Reno, United States Top 12.6% in Worldwide

Geophysics

Armed with an array of cutting-edge technologies and tactics, the University of Nevada, Reno Geophysics program prides itself on bringing traditional classroom subjects, such as mathematics and physics, into the great outdoors. Hence its motto: "The earth is our laboratory."

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

8 yearsTuition not available

Boston College4,2(17)

Newton, United States Top 6.1% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Earth and Environmental Sciences doctoral program at Boston College provides students with the tools they need to perform novel research in Earth and environmental sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$20,755/yr

Rice University4,4(19)

Houston, United States Top 1.6% in Worldwide

Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences

Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences faculty conduct multi-disciplinary research projects among many of Rice University's science and engineering departments.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

10 years$62,474/yr

Johns Hopkins University4,6(43)

Baltimore, United States Top 0.2% in Worldwide

Earth and Planetary Sciences

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers programs leading to the PhD degree at Johns Hopkins University in a wide range of disciplines, covering the atmosphere, biosphere, oceans, geochemistry, geology and geophysics, and planets. Our goal is to educate scientists who will make fundamental and lasting contributions to their fields.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$66,670/yr

Louisiana State University4,2(37)

Baton Rouge, United States Top 7.2% in Worldwide

Geology and Geophysics

Geology and Geophysics from Louisiana State University is a research-driven degree. The candidate is expected to propose and defend original research that contributes to the understanding of geosciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$30,778/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(47)

Tucson, United States Top 2.3% in Worldwide

Mining Geological - Geophysical Engineering

The doctoral Mining Geological - Geophysical Engineering program from The University of Arizona is designed to prepare a professional engineer for senior responsibility in industry, research, or teaching.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$23,400/yr

Northern Arizona University4,5(28)

Flagstaff, United States Top 11.3% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability

Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability students at Northern Arizona University produce discipline-specific science and engineering of the highest quality. They strive to integrate different disciplines from the natural sciences, social sciences and engineering to build, connect and communicate knowledge to increase the broader impacts of their research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

8 years$32,190/yr

University of Washington4,2(58)

Seattle, United States Top 0.4% in Worldwide

Earth and Space Sciences

The mission of the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at University of Washington is to further the understanding of Earth, the solar system, and their histories.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

10 years$35,259/yr

University of Houston4,3(23)

Houston, United States Top 5.3% in Worldwide

Geophysics

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at University of Houston offers a wide range of courses leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$11,326/yr

Texas A&M University4,1(20)

College Station, United States Top 2.1% in Worldwide

Geophysics

Geophysics at Texas A&M University includes all areas of scientific inquiry that deal with the interpretation of largely indirect observations concerning the physical state of the interior and dynamic physical processes that act within the planets.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$16,217/yr

Auburn University4,3(6)

Auburn, United States Top 8.1% in Worldwide

Earth System Science

Our Earth System Science program at Auburn University offers an effective way to train the next-generation professionals in the areas of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$35,986/yr