Geological & Earth Sciences at Western Kentucky University
WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and approximately 17,517 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geological & Earth Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Featured Western Kentucky University Programs
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BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
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WKU Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Geology (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
Featured Western Kentucky University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
Learn to manage and conserve our natural resources with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
WKU Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
Geology Student Demographics at WKU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Western Kentucky University.
Concentrations Within Geological & Earth Sciences
If you plan to be a geology major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Kentucky University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Careers That Geology Grads May Go Into
A degree in geology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for Western Kentucky University.
Occupation | Jobs in KY | Average Salary in KY |
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Natural Sciences Managers | 300 | $110,070 |
Geoscientists | 210 | $73,230 |
Chemistry Professors | 160 | $68,760 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By OPMaster under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.