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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

97 Bachelor's Degrees
23 Master's Degrees
16 Doctor's Degrees
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.

We'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. In addition, we cover how UW Seattle ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.

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Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at UW Seattle

UW Seattle Geology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geology majors, UW Seattle came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 4
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools 5
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 6
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 10
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 10

Popularity of Geology at UW Seattle

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in geology from UW Seattle. This makes it the #10 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Geology Graduates from UW Seattle Make?

$29,724 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Geology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $29,724. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Geology Graduates from UW Seattle Have?

$41,666 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Geology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, geology students borrow a median amount of $41,666 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,692 for all geology majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the geology program at UW Seattle is $254 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Geology from UW Seattle Cost?

$12,643 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$21,110 Average Student Debt

UW Seattle Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,524 $40,878
Fees $1,119 $1,119
Books and Supplies $900 $900
On Campus Room and Board $17,982 $17,982
On Campus Other Expenses $3,027 $3,027

Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.

UW Seattle Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from UW Seattle. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 16
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 50
Non-Resident Aliens 13
Other Races 9

Does UW Seattle Offer an Online BS in Geology?

Online degrees for the UW Seattle geology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Seattle Online Learning page.

UW Seattle Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 18 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW Seattle, about 28% were men and 72% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Geology Student Diversity at UW Seattle

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.

Majors Similar to Geology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physics 209
Chemistry 127
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 40
Astronomy & Astrophysics 38

View All Geological & Earth Sciences Related Majors >

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