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. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from WWU. This makes it the #65 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,569 a year. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, geology students borrow a median amount of $26,158 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,946 for all geology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Western Washington University.
Of the 47 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WWU, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from WWU. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western 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 | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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