Geology & Earth Sciences at Western Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geology & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Western Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Carolina University sits in Cullowhee, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 geology & earth sciences degrees were granted at Western Carolina University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University
Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Western Carolina University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Western Carolina University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Of the 11 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Geology & Earth Sciences program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Geology & Earth Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Hydrologists | $96,513 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $58,500 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.