by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from WMU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $36,192. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,478 for all geology students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Western Michigan University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from WMU. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of geology master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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