by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #84 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 84 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Michigan | 2 of 4 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 19 |
Here is each degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Read more about WMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 64% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University 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 | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU granted 9 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
WMU conferred 3 bachelor’s completions in hydrology and water resources science recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).
WMU conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in geochemistry recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
WMU granted 1 bachelor’s completion in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 4 certificate degrees in geological & earth sciences.
WMU is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geological & earth sciences certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences certificate degree graduates at WMU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a certificate 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU awarded 4 certificate completions in hydrology and water resources science recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |