Graduate Certificates in Environmental Studies
Education Levels of Ecosystem Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 104 people earned their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. This makes it the 169th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ecosystem studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,988 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,614 |
| Basic Certificate | 412 |
| Associate Degree | 217 |
| Graduate Certificate | 104 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 93 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Ecosystem 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 ecosystem studies students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. About 68.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33 |
| Women | 71 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ecosystem studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Ecosystem Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 28 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Antioch University - New England is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from Antioch University - New England. Of these students, 85% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from American Military University. Of these students, 62% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia Southern University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from Columbia Southern University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
George Washington University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from GWU.
University of Kansas is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from KU.
The 7th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Madison. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from UW - Madison.
Lehigh University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from Lehigh.
Tufts University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ecosystem studies. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from Tufts. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 50% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for ecosystem studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from U-M.
Kansas State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from K -State. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ecosystem studies. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in ecosystem studies from OHIO Athens.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ecosystem studies that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Natural Resources Conservation | 47 |
| Environmental Science | 35 |
| Other Conservation & Research | 23 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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