by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at WMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #85 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 85 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Michigan | 3 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 20 |
Here is each degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 6 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
WMU is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at WMU 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 Western Michigan 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU conferred 4 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
WMU awarded 2 master’s completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 2 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
WMU is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences from WMU were men.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at WMU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU granted 2 doctoral degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University handed out 1 graduate certificate degree in geological & earth sciences.
WMU is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in geological & earth sciences from WMU identified as men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a graduate certificate 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in hydrology and water resources science in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men.
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Certificate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |