by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #130 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 130 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 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 10 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
West Virginia University is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Approximately 80% 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 master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
West Virginia University conferred 10 master’s completions 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 (80%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University awarded 1 doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences.
West Virginia University is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences from West Virginia University identified as men.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% 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 doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University awarded 1 doctoral completion in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at West Virginia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |