by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at WashU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #8 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 8 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Missouri | 1 of 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 10 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
Learn more about WashU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at WashU are White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WashU conferred 10 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 6 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
WashU is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at WashU were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WashU granted 6 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
Undergraduate study is also available at WashU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |