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. In addition, we cover how Whitman ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The geology major at Whitman 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, Whitman College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Whitman was $2,545 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,070 | $61,070 |
| Fees | $422 | $422 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,640 | $14,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $800 | $800 |
Learn more about Whitman tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Whitman. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Whitman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Whitman 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 Whitman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Whitman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.