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Geological & Earth Sciences at Western Washington University

52 Bachelor's Degrees
8 Master's Degrees
#46 Overall Quality
The Geological & Earth Sciences major is part of the physical sciences program at Western Washington University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.

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Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at WWU

WWU Geology Rankings

The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 43
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools 46

Popularity of Geology at WWU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from WWU. This makes it the #65 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Geology Graduates from WWU Make?

$36,802 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Geology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $36,802. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Geology from WWU Cost?

$9,286 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WWU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,997 $26,564
Fees $1,289 $1,289
Books and Supplies $1,176 $1,176
On Campus Room and Board $14,915 $14,915
On Campus Other Expenses $4,590 $4,590

Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.

WWU Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from WWU in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 41
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 6

Does WWU Offer an Online BS in Geology?

WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.

WWU Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from WWU in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

WWU Geology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Western Washington University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 53
Physics 16

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