by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Washington University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Washington University highly for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #106 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 106 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Washington | 4 of 7 |
Here is each degree level available for geological & earth sciences at Western Washington University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Washington University conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Western Washington University holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,450 a year. This is lower than $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $26,158 in student loans. This is above $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
Find out more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University are White. About 72% of graduates fell into 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Western Washington University conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
Western Washington University granted 7 bachelor’s completions in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western Washington University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
