Geology & Earth Sciences at Western Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 geology & earth sciences graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.
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Studying Online at Western Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Western Michigan University are 23% women (3) and 77% men (10).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Of the 9 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 11% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 26%.*
Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 4 master’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geology & Earth Sciences program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Geology & Earth Sciences majors, 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
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