by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how WKU, HILLTOPPERS stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS report a median salary of $45,349 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in geological & earth sciences from WKU, HILLTOPPERS were men.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geological & earth sciences majors at Western Kentucky University.
The geological & earth sciences program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 11 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 8 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 11 completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 8 completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 12% to women and 88% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).