by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 65% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in geology from WVU. This makes it the #50 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.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,382 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,685 for all geology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 77% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WVU geology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
The geology program at WVU awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at West Virginia University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.