by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #128 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 128 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 of 37 |
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University report a median salary of $44,050 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 44% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
West Virginia University granted 16 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
