2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree School for You
With 339 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, geological and earth sciences is the #56 most popular major in Washington.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Geological & Earth Sciences program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Washington
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Most Popular Washington Schools for a Master's in Geological & Earth Sciences
Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the most popular school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Washington. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle.
About 78% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 22% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Washington University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in geology at WWU, 38% are male and 63% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Central Washington University is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their master’s degree. CWU is a large public school located in the distant town of Ellensburg.
About 67% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Out of the 4 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 991 |
| Oregon | 137 |
| Nevada | 69 |
| Hawaii | 42 |
| Alaska | 37 |
Geological & Earth Sciences Related Majors
One of 8 majors within the area of study, geological and earth sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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