by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from WKU in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor'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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Physics | 5 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
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