Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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During the most recent reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,290 a year. This is lower than $62,314, the median for all majors at WCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $3,059 | $3,309 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 60% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WCU are White. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at WCU were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
This geological & earth sciences program at WCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 24 |
WCU granted 24 completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).