Geological & Earth Sciences at Western Kentucky University
Every geological and earth sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the geology program at Western Kentucky University stacks up to those at other schools.WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and has a total student population of 17,517. In 2021, 12 geology majors received their bachelor's degree from WKU.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geological & Earth Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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WKU Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Geology (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
WKU Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks geology programs across the country. The following shows how WKU performed in these rankings.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The geology major at WKU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Basic Certificate Schools | 2 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Basic Certificate Schools | 9 |
| 189 |
Geology Student Demographics at WKU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Western Kentucky University.
WKU Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 92% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in geology at WKU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
WKU also has a doctoral program available in geology. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
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Careers That Geology Grads May Go Into
A degree in geology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for Western Kentucky University.
| Occupation | Jobs in KY | Average Salary in KY |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 300 | $110,070 |
| Geoscientists | 210 | $73,230 |
| Chemistry Professors | 160 | $68,760 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By OPMaster under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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