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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Washington

353 students earned Geology degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Washington

Geology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 282
Master’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a geology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 70.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Washington

There are 4,010 people in the state and 128,200 people in the nation working in geology jobs.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Washington

Geology grads earn an average of $93,710 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Washington that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. This public school has an average net price of $12,017. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,300. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $51,093 after graduation.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, WWU grads earn an average salary of $43,620. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. In their early career, CWU grads earn an average salary of $45,565.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $49,192 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

#6

Whitman College

Walla Walla
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,562. 83% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,335. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. In their early career, UW Bothell grads earn an average salary of $55,968.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 20% $61,610
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 18% $85,380
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Hydrologists 17% $85,190
Geoscientists 17% $88,060

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geology.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Physical Sciences 740
Physics 392
Chemistry 352
Astronomy & Astrophysics 70
Atmospheric Sciences 43

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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