by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CWU highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #150 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 150 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Washington | 7 of 7 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Washington University conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
CWU holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,446 a year. This is lower than $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CWU conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 27% to women and 73% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
CWU awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men.
Graduate study is also available at CWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |