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. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from CWU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,804 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,478 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Central Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from CWU. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 geology majors earned their master's degree from CWU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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