Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 380300
- Phone: (360) 383-3000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
55.92%FINANCIAL AID RATE
85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$25,301Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Geology Degree
The geology degree program at Whitman College will help students gain knowledge in the earth sciences, including the behavior of solids, liquids, and gases that compromise the earth, as well as the forces that act upon it. Students who graduate the geology degree program may follow a career path in paleontology, stratigraphy, geological mapping, and more. Courses include instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, and geophysical principles. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer geology degrees.
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Whitman College
237 W Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA
History
Founded in 1859 as a seminary in Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College became a 4 year degree granting institution in 1883. Considered one of the best institutions for a liberal arts education, Whitman College is ranked 16th on Forbes' America's Best Colleges list. Whitman offers over 40 majors and 30 minors and boast a 9 to 1 student/teacher ratio.
Academics
Whitman College offers over 40 majors and 30 minors, along with the possibility of dual majors. 98% of the faculty at Whitman has PhDs, and the low student to teacher ratio guarantees a more personal educational experience.
Some majors offered:
- Psychology
- History
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Theater
Admissions and Financial Aid
Applicants to Whitman College are chose n based on several factors. The courses one takes, the their grades earned, the quality and depth of one's writing, extracurricular activities, recommendations from teachers, advisors or professors, and ones SAT or ACT scores will be factored into the final decision of an applicant's acceptance.
Financial aid is available to students. Interested students should seek out advice from the financial aid office in order to see what options are available.
Athletics
Whitman College is a member of the NCAA Division III, and the team mascot is known as the “Fighting Missionary.
Students Enrolled in the Geology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Whitman College offers a bachelor's degree program in geology.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Geology program at Whitman College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Natural Sciences Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Description
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Bellingham, WA
- Total Employment: 30
- Average Hourly Rate: $40.29
- Average Annual Salary: $83810
Hydrologists
Description
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation, its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and its return to the ocean and atmosphere.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, hydrologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.9% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Whitman College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Whitman College may offer services to students including:- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Whitman College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northwest Conference)
- Basketball (Northwest Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball