After evaluating 183 U.S. institutions with degrees in geological and earth sciences, College Factual ranked UConn's Department of Earth Sciences 16th overall, with the master’s program ranked 9th, and the bachelor’s and doctoral programs ranked 19th. Additionally, the department was recognized as the leading university for geological and earth sciences degrees in New England. College Factual bases its program rankings on a comprehensive evaluation that considers accreditation, student quality, academic resources, and post-graduation outcomes.