by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Western Carolina University.
Of the 9 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WCU, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 61 |
