by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from CWU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from CWU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Central Washington University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.