by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Wayne State ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in geology from Wayne State. This makes it the #183 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,723 a year. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
Learn more about Wayne State tuition and fees.
Of the 16 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Wayne State, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Wayne State 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Wayne State in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| 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 Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 81 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Materials Sciences | 9 |
| Other Physical Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.