Geology & Earth Sciences at Whitman College
If you plan to study Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Whitman College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Whitman College is located in Walla Walla, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 geology & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Whitman College.
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Studying Online at Whitman College
Whitman College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Whitman College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Whitman College are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Whitman College
Of the 5 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences graduates at Whitman College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Whitman College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Whitman College, lower than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geology & Earth Sciences program at Whitman College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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