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Geological & Earth Sciences at Central Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what Central Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Washington University sits in Ellensburg, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Central Washington University.

Online Class Availability at Central Washington University

Many students take online classes at Central Washington University. Among 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Central Washington University

These rankings give you a sense of how Central Washington University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#7 of 7
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#23 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#30 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#65 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#152 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Central Washington University

Students who complete Central Washington University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,804
2 years	$41,565
3 years	$42,226
4 years	$50,446
5 years	$55,728

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Central Washington University report median earnings of $50,446, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Central Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Central Washington University are 43% women (9) and 57% men (12).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Of the 12 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Central Washington University

Of the 9 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Central Washington University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Central Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at Central Washington University

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Central Washington University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	20
Other Geological & Earth Sciences	1

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at Central Washington University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates, 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
Hydrologic Technicians	$92,011
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,801
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,509
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.