Geographic Information Science Associate Degrees
There are 247 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Geographic Information Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Geographic Information Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,577 people earned theirGeographic Information Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geographic Information Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 97 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 124 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 734 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,502 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 49 |
Earnings of Geographic Information Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Geographic Information Science of $52,013 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,758 |
| 4 years | $52,013 |
| 5 years | $59,913 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Geographic Information Science students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. About 61.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 76 |
| Women | 48 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geographic Information Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 63.7% |
| Asian | 5 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 18.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 6.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 2 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Geographic Information Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 327 colleges that offer a associate degree in Geographic Information Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Geographic Information Science students seeking a associate degree is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their associate degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 120 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 108 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their associate degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 73 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 35 associate degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geographic Information Science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography | 3,315 |
| Geography, Other | 213 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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