Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

5 Best Universities in Nebraska for Earth science and Geoscience

Focusing specifically on Earth science and Geoscience, our data science engine identified the 5 most influential universities in Nebraska. Our methodology evaluated 145.2K subject-specific papers and 4.34M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska – Lincoln

For Earth science and Geoscience

#74 in United States #89 in North America

87% Acceptance

34,096 Enrollment

1214 Avg SAT

1869 Founded

2

Omaha

University of Nebraska at Omaha

For Earth science and Geoscience

#242 in United States #284 in North America

87% Acceptance

3,716 Enrollment

1010 Avg SAT

1908 Founded

3

Omaha

Creighton University

For Earth science and Geoscience

#463 in United States #515 in North America

80% Acceptance

1,534 Enrollment

1336 Avg SAT

1878 Founded

4

Omaha

Clarkson College

For Earth science and Geoscience

#586 in United States #645 in North America

78% Acceptance

643 Enrollment

1305 Avg SAT

1888 Founded

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Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney

For Earth science and Geoscience

#635 in United States #697 in North America

89% Acceptance

6,332 Enrollment

1015 Avg SAT

1903 Founded