Graduate Certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences
Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 97 people earned their graduate certificate in geology. This makes it the 121st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,022 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,612 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 766 |
| Associate Degree | 126 |
| Graduate Certificate | 97 |
| Basic Certificate | 57 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of Geology 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
The data on debt ranges for geology majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in geology. About 59.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 40 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geology from Columbia. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in geology from Missouri State. Of these students, 37% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UTSA. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in geology from URI.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Michigan University. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in geology from WMU.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UNH.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in geology from SUNY Stony Brook. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Orleans comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UNO.
East Carolina University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in geology from ECU. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geology from Portland State University.
University of Dayton comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UDayton.
University of Utah comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geology from U of U.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geology from New Mexico Tech.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UMaine. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montana State University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geology from MSU Bozeman.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 56 |
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Materials Sciences | 18 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 13 |
| General Physical Sciences | 10 |
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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