by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The geology major at WUSTL is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from WUSTL. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WUSTL was $2,573 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students 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 bachelor's in geology.
| 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 |
WUSTL does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WUSTL Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from WUSTL in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.