by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 46 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from WWU. This makes it the #65 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $36,802. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from WWU in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
WWU does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from WWU in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Western Washington University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.