Graduate Certificates in General Studies
Education Levels of General Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 24 people earned their graduate certificate in general studies. This earns it the #78 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 90,202 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13,288 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,488 |
| Basic Certificate | 7,033 |
| Master’s Degree | 175 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
Earnings of General Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general studies students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in general studies. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular General Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 18 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in general studies. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:
Western Oregon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in general studies. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in general studies from Western Oregon State College.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in general studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in general studies from Saint Joseph's Maine.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Tufts University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in general studies from Tufts.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in general studies from Columbia. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general studies that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 128 |
| Humanities | 27 |
| Individualized Studies | 20 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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