Associate Degrees in Geographic Information Science
Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 103 people earned their associate degree in geographic information science. This makes it the 338th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geographic information science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 1,035 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 792 |
| Graduate Certificate | 777 |
| Master’s Degree | 728 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 115 |
| Associate Degree | 103 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
Earnings of Geographic Information Science Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geographic information science majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in geographic information science. About 60.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 41 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geographic information science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Geographic Information Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 50 colleges that offer an associate degree in geographic information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Green River College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geographic information science majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from GRC. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their associate degree is American River College. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from American River. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Foothill College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from Foothill College. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from CNM.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Casper College. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from Casper College. Of these students, 60% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Palomar College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from Palomar College. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lone Star College System is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 70% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Houston Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geographic information science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from Houston Community College.
Austin Community College District is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geographic information science. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from Austin Community College District. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from Columbus State.
Diablo Valley College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from Diablo Valley. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Front Range Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from FRCC.
Stark State College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geographic information science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from Stark State College.
Saint Paul College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from Saint Paul College.
Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geographic information science. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from HACC.
The 17th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Centro College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from El Centro College.
Sinclair Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geographic information science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in geographic information science from Sinclair Community College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geographic information science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography | 192 |
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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