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, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from WMU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 geology majors earned their master's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Western Michigan University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.